Roundtables – The Helix Center

This roundtable will examine competing philosophical and historical conceptions of genius, including the relationship between talent and originality, and whether originality is the defining feature of genius.

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Mar 26th
2016

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Understanding Genius II: Women

This roundtable will explore why women’s genius is often less readily recognized than men’s, using that disparity as a starting point to examine how historical definitions of genius, along with gender norms, institutions, and cultural beliefs, have shaped whose contributions are visible and valued.