Gratitude, Mourning, Hope, and Other Forms of Thought

Explore the philosophical complexities of expressing gratitude in this thought-provoking Ryerson Lecture delivered by Jonathan Lear, the John U. Nef Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. Delve into an intellectual examination of how gratitude intertwines with mourning and hope, guided by a distinguished scholar whose research focuses on understanding human identity and ethical relationships. Presented at Friedman Hall in the Rubenstein Forum, this hour-long lecture continues the prestigious tradition of the Ryerson Lectures, established through the generosity of Nora and Edward Ryerson, and offers profound insights into fundamental aspects of human experience and ethical thought.