TUESDAY"Why Literature Has Nothing to Teach Us About the Mind"Details: University of Nottingham Professor Gregory Currie, whose research focuses on the role of narrative and imagination in thought, will deliver a lecture about the relationship between literature and philosophy.When and Where: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Center for Humanities at Tufts (Fung House)Sponsors: Department of Philosophy"La migraci??n de mexicanos y centroamericanos hacia Estados Unidos"Details: Eduardo Gonz??lez Vel??zquez of the Universidad de Guadalajara will offer a lecture in Spanish about the migration of Mexicans and Central Americans to the United States.When and Where: 6 to 9 p.m.; Terrace Room, Paige HallSponsors: Charles Smith Fund, Department of Romance Languages"The W. Kamau Bell Curve"Details: Stand?up comedian W. Kamau Bell, who has been seen on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," will offer a comedic discussion of race in America.When and Where: 8 to 10 p.m.; Hotung Caf?©Sponsors: Tufts Lecture SeriesWEDNESDAY"Lunch with Ambassador Peter DeShazo"Details: Ambassador Peter DeShazo, a former deputy assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs, will host an informal lunchtime chat.When and Where: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.; Cabot Auditorium, Room 108bSponsors: The Fletcher Diplomacy Club"Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power"Details: Robert Kaplan, a national correspondent for The Atlantic and senior fellow at the Center for New American Security, will discuss his book on how the Indian Ocean has influenced history.When and Where: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Mugar Hall, Room 235Sponsors: Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean StudiesTHURSDAY"2011 Wellington Burham Lecture Series"Details: MIT Professor David Autor will present a lecture titled "The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States."When and Where: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.; 51 Winthrop StreetSponsors: Department of Economics"Domestic Mysticism: A Look at Religion and Food"Details: Poet and Harvard Divinity School student Grace Egbert will discuss the role of food in worship at this Chaplain's Table installment. When and Where: 5 to 7 p.m.; Dewick?MacPhie Dining Hall Conference RoomSponsors: University Chaplaincy"Is There a Place for Atheists in Religious Pluralism?"Details: The Tufts Freethought Society will host a moderated panel on atheism and faith, featuring prominent religious and nonreligious leaders.When and Where: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.; Robinson Hall, Room 253Sponsors: Tufts Freethought SocietyFRIDAY"The Ur of Thottiapatti: A Village in Transition"Details: Jonathan Fine, a doctor and founder of Physicians for Human Rights, will discuss his experience in rural health care in India.When and Where: 5 to 8 p.m.; Paige Hall, Crane RoomSponsors: BUILD
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