The Ethics of Memory: Philosophical Perspectives
This track explores the ethical implications of memory in philosophical discourse. It invites papers that examine how memory shapes moral reasoning and ethical frameworks.
Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.
Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.
Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.
Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.
This track explores the ethical implications of memory in philosophical discourse. It invites papers that examine how memory shapes moral reasoning and ethical frameworks.
Focusing on the intersection of cultural memory and identity politics, this track encourages discussions on how collective memories influence social identities. Contributions should analyze the role of memory in shaping political narratives and community dynamics.
This session addresses the relationship between historical memory and moral responsibility in contemporary society. Papers should investigate how collective memories of past injustices inform current ethical obligations and social justice movements.
Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.
This track invites contributions that utilize narrative analysis to explore the complexities of memory. Participants are encouraged to examine how narratives shape individual and collective recollections and their ethical implications.
This session focuses on the role of memory in the moral development of children and adolescents. Papers should explore how memory influences ethical decision-making and moral reasoning in formative years.
This track seeks to bridge theoretical discussions with practical applications in memory-related ethics. Contributions should address ethical dilemmas in memory practices across various fields, including education, healthcare, and law.
Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.
On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.
Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.
This session examines the role of community engagement in shaping and preserving collective memory. Papers should discuss how participatory practices influence memory formation and ethical considerations in community narratives.
Focusing on the interplay between memory, trauma, and human rights, this track invites discussions on how memories of trauma inform human rights advocacy. Contributions should analyze the ethical implications of remembering and forgetting traumatic histories.
This session engages with critical theory to interrogate the politics of memory in contemporary society. Papers should explore how power dynamics shape collective memories and ethical considerations in their representation.
Refreshment interval and professional networking.
This track investigates how memory influences decision-making processes in personal and societal contexts. Contributions should analyze the ethical dimensions of memory's role in shaping choices and actions.
This session focuses on the ethical dimensions of memory in the pursuit of social justice. Papers should explore how memories of injustice can inform contemporary ethical frameworks and activism for social change.
Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.
Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.
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