Organized by the USMB's Languages, Literature, Societies, Cross-Border and International Studies Laboratory (LLSETI) and the Association of Philosophy Teachers in Public Education, the "Science, Opinion, Society" series of philosophy lectures continues on Wednesday, January 25, at 6 p.m. with the theme "The Possibility of Judging." This lecture will take place at the presidency of the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) in Chambéry.
According to Francis Wolff, by having the ability to reflect on what they think, desire, and do, humans can access universalizable knowledge and universalizable values.
Can this serve as a basis for discussion? This will be discussed after a brief critical review by Edouard Schoene and Martine Verlhac of Francis Wolff's comments in a short video.
This conference will be moderated by:
- Édouard Schoene, engineer
- Martine Verlhac, honorary professor of philosophy
It is open to everyone and no registration is required. It will be held in Room 3 (27 rue Marcoz, Chambéry).
About the "Science, Opinion, Society" series
Our democracy, which should allow for open conflict of opinions, has instead become the scene of agonistic clashes of sensibilities that seem to have disqualified reason and rationality. Science, which cannot be dogmatic, is often rejected as a form of power, no doubt because it is used by those in power. Does this mean that the struggle to understand and make others understand is futile? If methodical and reasonable skepticism is a prerequisite for enlightenment, it cannot degenerate into denialist relativism or open the door to harmful obscurantism without causing damage. How, then, can we create genuine spaces for discussion?
LEARN MORE
- 2022-2023 Philosophy Lecture Series Program
- Summary of lectures
- LLSETI laboratory website
- Contact:Pascal Bouvier, member of the LLSETI laboratory and organizer of this conference series