Prof. Arthur Caplan Inaugurates Distinguished Speaker Series
Leading Ethicist Addresses Biological Enhancement
UM Provost Tom LeBlanc, Philanthropist Adrienne Arsht and Prof. Arthur Caplan listen to President Shalala introduce Prof. Caplan. UM Ethics Programs Directors Anita Cava and Ken Goodman are behind Prof. Caplan.
The Arsht Distinguished Speaker Series in Ethics began March 26, 2007, with a presentation to a standing-room-only audience in UM's Storer Auditorium by Dr. Arthur Caplan of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the world's leading ethicists. Prof. Caplan's topic, "Good, Better, Best: Should We Improve Ourselves Through Biological Engineering?" drew more than 300 attendees from the community and across the university.
- Streaming video of the presentation, including introduction by UM President Donna Shalala and coordination of a Q&A session by Provost Tom LeBlanc (1 hour, 5 minutes).
- Prof. Caplan's Powerpoint slides.
- Information about the speaker.
