“When, if ever, is it appropriate to change past literary and historical texts?”

Here’s the May forum of “Ethical Issues in Our Times.”  

“When, if ever, is it appropriate to change past literary and historical texts?”

In recent years there has been much discussion about, and actual examples of, novels and other literary texts being “updated” to accord with “contemporary moral standards” or new linguistic etiquettes. Other texts, even some considered classics, have simply been suppressed. When, if ever, is this appropriate? With what justification(s)? How should we relate to our historical and literary past?   

Join us in discussing these pressing social issues, in a discussion led by Dr. David Sprintzen, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Long Island University. Please be advised: Because of recent unpleasant interruptions, our zoom will be closed at 7:10pm, and no one will be allowed to join thereafter.   

This is the May installment of “Ethical Issues in OurTimes”: a product of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. 

Thursday, May 4th, from 7-9pm on zoom at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/896985586