Conferences - Christian Ethics Engages Peter Singer

Peter Singer is one of the world's best-known, and also most controversial, moral philosophers. Unfortunately, much of the response from Christian ethicists has been combative and hostile. This conference brings together ten leading utilitarians and Christian ethicists for  a genuine exchange on theoretical, historical, and applied topics. Sessions will explore the place of consequentialism in church history, the claim that sanctity of life is parochially religious, and whether Aquinas' teleological ethics are an early form of consequestialism. Applied ethical issues will include global poverty, euthanasia, and the treatment of animals.

Speakers include Peter Singer, Tim Mulgan, Brad Hooker, Toby Ord, Julian Savulescu, John Hare, John Haldane, Eric Gregory, Charles Camosy, and David Clough.

This conference is hosted by The McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life, a research institute in the University of Oxford. Due to limited space, early registration is encouraged. To be notified when registration opens, click Newsletter Sign Up at www.mcdonaldcentre.org.uk.