Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground
September 10 - October 15
$25 – $250
Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground
— 6:00 PM to
“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