Eva Kort, a lecturer of philosophy and religious studies at Coastal Carolina University, will discuss philosopher John Locke on Tuesday, April 28, at 5 p.m. in the Lackey Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

The discussion will center about the "isms" -- racism, sexism and speciesism -- attributed to the 17th century English philosopher who not only helped found modern Western philosophy but also had a significant influence on America's founders.

Kort is a graduate of Florida University where she earned a Ph.D. in philosophy, American University where she earned a master's degrees in philosophy and social policy and the University of Kentucky where she earned a master's degree in anthropology. Her areas of scholarly specialization are ethics and modern philosophy.

Lackey Chapel is located at 105 University Drive across from Blanton Park. For more information, contact Kort at 843-349-6605.