Digest Week 2 Michaelmas Term 2024
MT24, Week 2 (20th-26th October)
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Notices - other Philosophy events, including those taking place elsewhere in the university and beyond
The Boundaries of Humanity Reading Group: https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/event/the-boundaries-of-humanity-reading-group
Tuesday 22nd October 5:30pm
Radcliffe Humanities Building
Drawing upon readings in the humanities (including philosophy, theology, literature, etc.) and the sciences, this group will attempt to bridge the existential and empirical study of human identity - and within that context, ask if and how such reflections might help chart a path forward in relation to the right uses of new and potent technologies. We will focus in particular on questions of human purpose, place, and flourishing within the natural order.
The reading group is open to students at all levels of study (including medical students), as well as faculty. We will meet for about 1 hour, twice per term. For more information please visit: https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/event/biotechnologies-artificial-intelligence-and-human-identity
The readings for each session will be introduced by a different participant - and the readings for each session will take a total of roughly 1 hour to complete.
Pizza and drinks will be served.
Please contact Andrew Moeller if you are interested in joining: andrew.moeller@history.ox.ac.uk.
The Seminar on Philosophy of Birth will be held at the Ainsworth Graduate Centre, St Catherine's College, Oxford, on the 23rd of October 2024, 14.00-17.30.
The seminar will be in a hybrid format. If you wish to attend, please kindly contact Ruth Devaraj to confirm your participation and let her know whether you would like to join in-person or via Zoom.
To participate online, please kindly follow this link.
Any questions, please contact: Stella Villarmea at svillarm@ucm.es.