6 Apr
2021
6 Apr
'21
10:45 a.m.
Fourth event of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia: "The Paradox of Empathy"
Laurie Paul (Yale University)
April 22nd at 6:00 PM (CET)
The MAP (Master in Philosophy) at USI (Università della Svizzera italiana,
Lugano) is pleased to announce the fourth talk of the Lugano Philosophy
Colloquia, "The Paradox of Empathy".
The guest speaker is:
Laurie Paul (Yale University).
The talk will be chaired by:
Alain Pe-Curto (Yale University).
Date:
Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM (CET).
Location:
The talk will be held on Zoom and it will also be live-streamed on USI
Master in Philosophy Facebook page (www.facebook.com/usimap)
Abstract:
A commitment to truth requires that you are open to receiving new evidence
even if that evidence contradicts your current beliefs. You should be open
to changing your mind. However, this truism gives rise to the paradox of
empathy. The paradox arises with the possibility of mental corruption
through transformative change, and has consequences for how we should
understand tolerance, disagreement, and the ability to have an open mind. I
close with a discussion of how understanding this paradox provides a new
explanation for a certain kind of standoff between the believer and the
skeptic with regard to religious belief.
To participate:
Please send an email to amm.map(a)usi.ch or write a message to our Facebook
page.
More information available on the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/276196037354108
This talk is part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia – a series of events
organized by:
Master in Philosophy at USI.
Ratio – Philosophical Association
Istituto di Studi Filosofici, Lugano.
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We look forward to your presence.
Best regards,
Federico Spalletti