Philosophy of Climate Change: ​Climate Ethics Session 2

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Session 2: Dr. Megan Blomfield (Sheffield) — ‘Responsibility for Climate Change in an Unjust World’, Wed June 3 (Week 6), 2-4pmClick here to register

 

This Philosophy Faculty series brings together some of the world’s leading experts in climate ethics — John Broome,  Megan Blomfield, Henry Shue and Simon Caney — to showcase the latest and cutting edge work in the area.  ​

The series is intended to spark interest in questions relating to philosophy and climate change, and unite those interested in the role of philosophy in furthering climate research, action and discussion. 

 

​The first 45mins-hour will consist of a talk by the guest speaker and then the floor will be open to questions and discussion.   

Open to all — no prerequisites or prior knowledge required. 

 

Time: Wednesday 2-4pm, Weeks 4, 6, 8, 9, Trinity Term 2020  

Location: Online. Please register on eventbrite

Convener: Alice Evatt. Please contact alice.evatt@philosophy.ox.ac.uk for any queries 

Further Details: Oxford Climate Society Website

 

 


Series Schedule: 

 

Session 1: Professor John Broome (Oxford) — 'Self-interest against climate change', Wed May 20 (Week 4), 2-4pm. ​Click here to register. 

 

Session 2: Dr. Megan Blomfield (Sheffield) — ‘Responsibility for Climate Change in an Unjust World’, Wed June 3 (Week 6), 2-4pmClick here to register

 

Session 3: Professor Henry Shue (Oxford) — 'Are There Second Chances in Climate Change? Carbon Dioxide Removal and Intergenerational Risk Transfer', Wed June 17 (Week 8), 2-4pm.Click here to register.

 

Session 4: Professor Simon Caney (Warwick) — 'Power, Political Responsibilities and Climate Change' Wed June 24(Week 9). Time TBA. Click here to register.