The Rockhurst University Philosophy Department established the annual LaCroix Lecture Series in 2001 in order to provide Rockhurst students, and the wider Rockhurst community, with stimulating presentations by distinguished thinkers on topics both of current relevance and historical significance. The Series is named in honor of Fr. Wilfred LaCroix. S.J., long time distinguished member of the Philosophy Department.
Past lecturers in the Series include:
Spring 2001
Dr Doug Geivett
Biola University, Los Angeles
"Why I believe in the Rationality of Miracles"
Fall 2001
Dr Edward Macierowski
Benedictine University, Atchison, Kansas
"Faith and Reason in Thomas Aquinas"
Fall 2002
Fr John Kavanaugh, Ph.D., S.J.
St Louis University
"Advertising and the Formation of Conscience"
Spring 2004
Dr Raymond Dennehy
University of San Francisco
"Philosophical Arguments Against Abortion"
Fall 2005
Dr Piotr Jaroszynski
Catholic University of Lublin, Poland
"Catholic Perspectives on Science and Culture: Europe and America"
Spring 2007
Professor William Eckhardt
University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law
"War and Morality"
Fall 2008
Professor Andrew Apathy, JD
"The Injustice of 'Lady Justice' in Criminal Trials"
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