Resource person: Pam Petrie

Location: Parksville Community Centre | 223 Mills Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2

Description:

In these sessions, we’ll explore how philosophers have understood punishment as a part of justice. What is punishment for—to deter, to reform, or to balance the scales? We’ll consider several key theories and reflect on what they reveal about fairness, responsibility, and the pursuit of justice today.

Instructor: Dr. McDermid is a philosopher with expertise in critical thinking, epistemology (the study of the nature of knowledge), and philosophy of science. He has just moved to the island from Montclair State University in New Jersey, where he taught for 19 years.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Individual Membership 2025-26

Available spots: 5 out of 10

Price: $20.00 Taxes not included

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