Conférences en philosophie des changements climatiques

Description

The philosophy of climate change is an emerging subject and is still relatively little studied within the Francophone world. The sophistry and confusion surrounding the public debate on anthropogenic climate change are signs of a current need for the input of the critical methods of philosophy. The tools of clarification, argumentation, deliberation and decision-making peculiar to the philosophical heritage are certainly needed in a context where the measured urgency faces political inertia. In this context, philosophical reflection involves an interdisciplinary commitment to the specific field of climate change in order to contribute to the clarification of the epistemological, ethical and political dimensions of this complex problem. What can be known about ongoing and future climate change? Why act on this problem? How can we adapt democratic institutions to this unprecedented problem on the global and intergenerational level? These questions, among others, will guide our discussions during the session. The purpose of this conference day is precisely to stimulate research, both theoretical and practical, in the philosophy of climate change. On this occasion, many researchers (UdeS, ULaval, Concordia) will present their work and reflections on various themes: climate change skepticism, expertise and the IPCC, intergenerational justice, climate change ethics, etc. The event will conclude with a lecture by keynote speaker, Professor Byron Williston (Wilfrid Laurier University / Interdisciplinary Center for Climate Change, University of Waterloo). Many of Byron Williston's publications focus specifically on the ethics of climate change. In this regard, a book is to be published in the current year (The Ethics of Climate Change: An Introduction, London: Routledge).

Schedule

Admission is free, inscription: Nicolas.Bernier@USherbrooke.ca

Information on the theme: Anthony.Voisard@USherbrooke.ca

This content has been updated on March 18th, 2018 at 12 h 51 min.