Philosopher To Speak On Morristown Campus
October 12, 2022
Dr. Ryan Mullins
Dr. Ryan Mullins, an internationally known philosopher, will speak on “God, Empathy
and the Problems of Creepy Emotions” in a special appearance at the Walters State
Community College Morristown Campus. Mullins will speak 11:10 a.m. on Oct. 19. The
event is sponsored by the Philosophy Department and the Society of Christian Philosophers.
“We are thrilled to host this accomplished and respected philosopher,” Dr. Matthew
Baddorf, assistant professor of philosophy, said. “He is a philosopher and a theologian
who has completed research across America and Europe.
Mullins will explore the dark side of divine empathy, considering whether an empathetic
God would empathize with the creepy emotions of human beings, and whether we can hold
on both to the idea that God empathizes and that God is purely good. Dr. Mullins will
take questions about his work and his experience studying and working abroad.
Mullins earned his doctorate from the University of St. Andrews. He has published
over 50 essays on various topics in philosophical theology related to the models of
God, the philosophy of time, and the problems of evil. He has published two books:
“The End of the Timeless God” and “God and Emotion.” His research and teaching fellowships
include work at the University of Notre Dame, the University of Cambridge, the University
of Edinburgh and the University of Helsinki.
The event will be in the theatre of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex.
No reservations or tickets are needed. This is part of Walters State’s International
Festival, which will be celebrated throughout October.