Insights from evolutionary theory, as well as recent empirical findings in fields such as moral psychology and anthropology, have raised several questions of interest to moral philosophers. Does evolutionary theory affect the plausibility of different metaethical doctrines, such as robust realism, Humean constructivism, or skepticism? Do so-called Evolutionary Debunking Arguments (EDAs) provide a genuine and … Continue reading Evolution & Moral Epistemology Conference →
“The Descent of Moral Sentiment” An interdisciplinary symposium on the ontogeny and evolution of human morality February 13-15, 2017, Utrecht University, The Netherlands *** limited spaces available – registration deadline December 23 *** Theme How did we come to be moral? It is beyond doubt that the capacity for morality is a product of evolution that develops robustly … Continue reading Symposium “The Descent of Moral Sentiment” →
Universal Moral Values Empirical Perspectives on Moral Objectivity March 20, 2015, 9.30 – 17.30h Utrecht University, The Netherlands During a one-day symposium, the objectivity and universality of moral values will be examined from the angles of anthropology, psychology and ethics. The aim of the symposium is to foster empirical understanding of the universal … Continue reading Symposium “Universal Moral Values” →
Evolutionary Debunking Arguments in Ethics Normative, Metaethical, and Empirical Aspects November 28, 2014, 9.30h – 17.30h Utrecht University, The Netherlands With talks by: Peter Königs (Tübingen University) From Moral Error Theory to Practical Error Theory Hanno Sauer (Tilburg University) The Weakest Link: Can … Continue reading Symposium “Evolutionary Debunking Arguments in Ethics” →
Summer Seminar in Science and the Big Questions August 19-23, VU University Amsterdam The Abraham Kuyper Center for Science and Religion at VU University Amsterdam hosts a Summer Seminar on Science and the Big Questions. Well known experts will give lectures and debate each other in the following areas: * cognitive science of religion * … Continue reading Summer Seminar in Science and the Big Questions →