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Events for 20 November 2019
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4:30 pm
Kai Spiekermann (LSE): “Irreversible Losses”
Abstract: I investigate two questions about irreversible loss. First, is there anything especially bad about an irreversible loss, as opposed to a loss that can be reversed in due course? Second, do we have a duty to avoid imposing (some) irreversible losses on future generations, and if yes, what is this duty based on? In this paper, I aim to […]
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Do the Clothes Maketh the Human? (Forum for Philosophy)
Does fashion allow us to express our individuality or is it a case of the Emperor’s new clothing? Can we judge a book by its cover or is beauty just another manifestation of sexist and racist ideals? Does is even make sense to think of our judgements about beauty as being ethically right or wrong? Whether you wear your heart on your sleeve for fashion or think beauty should be given the boot, join us to discuss the cultural, political, and philosophical dimensions of fashion and beauty.
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