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

Ethics in Turbulent Times: How to Bring Society to Higher Ground
Ethics for Turbulent Times is a six week series of events seeking to make sense of a polarised world, in which many feel isolated, vulnerable, uncertain about the future. 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? This series seeks to 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.

“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: