Join us for an unconventional philosophical debate in the “Philosophical Survival School” series, in which we will consider the ethical consequences of assuming that free will is merely an illusion. Philosophy students from the University of Wrocław will introduce participants to the question of whether such a belief could be beneficial or harmful to society. Three different positions will be presented:
– Wider acceptance of the belief that free will is an illusion would be desirable from an ethical point of view – it would bring more social benefit than harm, stimulating moral development;
– The opposing position – the belief that there is no free will would be ethically harmful, leading largely to negative moral and social consequences;
– No significant impact – believing in free will or its absence would have no real effect on social ethics.
Could a discussion about the possibly illusory nature of free will be the key to understanding ourselves better? Join the open debate and let us look for answers together!
Philosophical Survival School: details
26.04 (Friday) 18:00-20:00
The lecture will take place in the municipal space in the centre of Wrocław, the Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu), ul. Świdnicka 19 (underground passage).
Free admission, no registration required!
Philosophical Survival School: about the project
“Philosophical Survival School” is a series of open discussions, debates and lectures created in cooperation between the Wrocław Centre for Social Development (WCRS) and the Applied Philosophy Student Research Group at the University of Wrocław. The initiative is aimed at everyone who is looking for philosophical sensitivity in getting to know themselves and the world around them, and who would like to share their experience.
Philosophical Survival School: upcoming dates
1.06 (Saturday) 13:00 | Do people have the right to feel sad and be unproductive?
14.06 (Friday) 18:00 | Have true philosophers died out?
5.07 (Friday) 18:00 | Human vs. ChatGPT – can artificial intelligence hold its own against philosophers in a debate?
26.07 (Friday) 18:00 | The pursuit of immortality. Should we want to stop the ageing process?
