Humanist Movements of the Early 20th Century, An Evening with Dr. Paul Murphy (Grand Rapids)

Join us for an exciting lecture on the early 20th century history of humanist movements in the United States, based on Dr. Murphy’s recent studies of humanism and American thought in the first half of the twentieth century entitled “The Dividing of the American Mind:  The Search for a New Humanism and the Debate over the Role of Intellect in the United States, 1900-1950” and a co-edited volume of essays on the intellectual history of the Midwest entitled The Sower and the Seer:  Perspectives on the Intellectual History of the Midwest, which will published by the University of Wisconsin Press.

Calkins Science Center, Grand Rapids Community College

226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!
1223 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Public Parking on Campus
First 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour, $12.00 daily max Monday – Friday | Evening/Weekend max $6.00

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Cost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at www.michiganhumanists.org/donate