Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground

Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 6:30 pm - Tuesday, 15 October (Six Week Series)

University College – University of Melbourne 41 College Crescent Parkville, VIC, 3052 Australia (map) AND ONLINE

“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr

“When we see a man of worth we should think of equalling him; when we see an unworthy man we should turn inward and examine ourselves.” — The Analects of Confucius

Series Description:

An international series to stimulate, inform, and upskill. A mix of lectures, contributions by leading experts, Q&A, debates, conversation in small groups, role play, and other exercises. Conducted by Professor Joseph Camilleri.

Series Information:

A six-week series designed to:

Make sense of a polarised world in which many feel isolated, vulnerable, uncertain about the future

Grapple with difficult questions: In a post-truth world do we still have ethical standards?

We speak loosely of integrity and accountability but what exactly do we mean?

Do our governments, professions, businesses, schools, universities, churches, or sporting codes behave ethically? What if they don’t?

Explore how ethics can help us deal with climate change, cruelty to animals, discrimination, hunger, war, or any of the unresolved crises of our turbulent age.

Program Schedule:

Sept 10: Ethical Dilemmas of a Runaway World

Sept 17: Can Ethics Cut the Gordian Knot of Climate Change?

Sept 24: Ethical Crises in Technology: Current and Potential

Oct 01: When State Crime is Rife, Who Will Guard the Guards?

Oct 08: Religion and Identity in the Wake of Gaza: Division or Dialogue

Oct 15: Indigenous Wisdom and the Prospects of an Ethical Awakening

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