Outside the Academy: Noël Carroll

Professor Noël Carroll will use Sex and the City episode “A Vogue Idea” to discuss the theme of consumerism in the series and the moral problems that it raises, especially in terms of the way in which it encourages viewers to shrug them off.

This program is part of a two-part double header evening of lectures by academics presenting their work outside of an academic setting. Stay after the discussion for a meet and mingle with Prof. Carroll between programs. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are also invited to attended Andrea Brady’s discussion on poetry in the age of the drone at 7:45. RSVP for Andrea Brady’s program here. Registration is required.