Moral choices in a changing world
In 2013-14, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics sponsored a yearlong series of talks exploring our inner moral core as we confront contemporary challenges.
Events
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 Robot Morality: Can a Machine Have a Conscience? George Lucas Jr., professor of public policy Naval Postgraduate School Co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. Summary |
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OCTOBER 9, 2013 Stem Cells, Cloning, and the Conscience of a Nation William Hurlbut, consulting professor Neuroscience Institute, Stanford University 12 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building Summary |
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NOVEMBER 7, 2013 *Professor Ayala resigned in July 2018 from his position at the University of California, Irvine, after a university investigation substantiated sexual harassment claims against him. |
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JANUARY 29, 2014 A Struggle for Peace and Justice: A Story of Conscience and Its Consequences Roy Bourgeois, laicized Catholic priest; founder, School of the Americas Watch 7 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building Summary Podcast |
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FEBRUARY 6, 2014 Women Speak for Themselves: Conscience and the New Catholic Feminism Helen Alvare, professor of law, George Mason University 7 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building Summary Podcast |
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FEBRUARY 13, 2014 Conscience, Edward Snowden, and the Internet: Has Civil Disobedience Gone Too Far? David DeCosse, campus ethics director, and Irina Raicu, Internet ethics director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics 12 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building Summary Podcast |
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MARCH 12, 2014 Fostering Conscience and Moral Character Through Classroom Teaching Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology and director Collaborative for Ethical Education University of Notre Dame 5 p.m., Williman Room, Benson Center Summary |
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APRIL 8, 2014 Can a Business Have a Conscience? Reflections on the Moral Responsibility of Corporations Manuel Velasquez, professor of management Santa Clara University 12 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building Summary Podcast |
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MAY 13, 2014 Conscience and the Complex World of Catholic Health Care Ron Hamel, chief ethicist, Catholic Health Association 7 p.m., St. Clare Room, Harrington Learning Commons Summary |
| September 10-11, 2014 Conscience in Catholicism: Rights, Responsibilities, and Institutional Policies Conference Summary |
We are fortunate to present these speakers in part through the generosity of the Project on Conscience in Roman Catholic Thought, funded by Phyllis and Mike Shea.