Former US presidential candidate discusses intellectual history at SLE lecture

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Former US presidential candidate discusses intellectual history at SLE lecture

Philosopher, theologian and former presidential candidate Cornel West spoke on intellectual history in a lecture to students in the Structured Liberal Education (SLE) program at Florence Moore Hall (FloMo) on Friday, challenging his audience to develop the courage to think critically. Hosted in conversation with SLE lecturer and Associate Director Michaela Hulstyn Ph.D. ’16, West’s talk drew on his background in philosophy, referencing Socrates,…