Academic Philosophy Events in the Netherlands
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Utrecht University (UU)
Springschool: Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
Woodbrooke Barchem Woodbrookersweg 1, 7244 RB BARCHEM (NL), Select a Country:This is a high-level course primarily aimed at PhD-students who already have some background in ethics. The aim of the course is two-fold. First, the course provides insight into recent work on the main normative theories (consequentialism, Kantian ethics, and virtue ethics), different methods of moral justification, and the use of theories and methods of … Continue reading Springschool: Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
International Research Colloquium ‘Debunking Arguments in Metaethics’
Utrecht University Utrecht“Evolution, Ethics, Debunking, and Moral Disagreement - To what extent are facts about moral disagreement relevant to evolutionary debunking arguments in metaethics?” April 07, 2017, Utrecht University, The Netherlands **** limited places available – registration deadline March 06 **** Theme We human beings are products of evolution. Charles Darwin was convinced that this finding has … Continue reading International Research Colloquium ‘Debunking Arguments in Metaethics’
(Workshop) Normative Capacities
Utrecht University, Drift 6, room 007, Utrecht University, Janskerkhof 13, 3512 BL Utrecht, Netherlands Utrecht University, Janskerkhof 13, 3512 BL Utrecht, Netherlands, Utrecht, Utrecht, NetherlandsHuman beings are beings with diverse rational capacities such as the capacity to deliberate, to act intentionally, to acquire knowledge and to evaluate their environment and themselves. Even though there are important differences between these various abilities, they can all be described as inherently normative: exercising these capacities involves making some kind of normative assessment. … Continue reading (Workshop) Normative Capacities
Peter Hershock, “Climate and Compassion. Buddhist Contribution to an Ethics of Intergenerational Justice”
University College Utrecht Campus UtrechtWhen: Monday May 29th, 15.45-17.00 Where: University College Utrecht (Campusplein, Dining Hall Lounge) • For whom: All welcome! Please click on going or interested (if you are!) https://www.facebook.com/events/272846493186048/ Abstract: Climate change is not a technical problem; it is an ethical predicament that makes evident deep and abiding conflicts among globally-prevailing political, economic, social and … Continue reading Peter Hershock, “Climate and Compassion. Buddhist Contribution to an Ethics of Intergenerational Justice”
Meeting OZSW Study Group Meta-Ethics & Moral Psychology
Utrecht University Drift 13, Room 205, Utrecht, NetherlandsOZSW Masterclass on feminist theory
Leiden University Reuvensplaats 3-4, Leiden, NetherlandsThe masterclass is a high-level course aimed at ReMa- and PhD students whose research relates to ethics in the Anthropocene, posthumanism, Foucauldian feminism, (feminist) neo materialism, French feminism, queer theory, feminist epistemology and poststructuralist philosophy. The masterclass consists of a lecture by Prof. dr. Lynne Huffer and a research seminar where both ReMa- and PhD … Continue reading OZSW Masterclass on feminist theory
(Workshop) Perspectives on Realism
Utrecht University Drift 13, Room 205, Utrecht, NetherlandsThe period around 1800, normally viewed as the high time of philosophical idealism, is also a period of intense debate between idealists and realists – the latter reacting upon the idealists’ ideas, but also developing and forcefully promoting their own position. This form of realism is highly interesting because in many respects it does not … Continue reading (Workshop) Perspectives on Realism
WINK The Nudge Conference 2017
UtrechtWINK The Nudge Conference This conference aims to showcase the latest insights in nudging theory, policy and practice by combining input from academia, professionals, and policy makers. We practice an interactive format with many opportunities for exchange of ideas in symposia, workshops and debate on important nudge-related themes from various disciplines such as psychology, policy … Continue reading WINK The Nudge Conference 2017
(Summer school) Value pluralism
Utrecht Utrecht, NetherlandsThis Summer School is about value pluralism; (i) what is it, (ii) is it plausible, and (iii) what are the consequences for moral theory and ethics more generally if value pluralism is true? Much of what we will discuss has broader implications for other normative domains such as epistemology and aesthetics, but our focus will … Continue reading (Summer school) Value pluralism
Meeting studygroup Environmental Philosophy
Utrecht Utrecht, NetherlandsLocation: Utrecht (exact place to be announced)
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