Lecture Dieter Schönecker: What is wrong with academic cancel culture (and what’s not)?
What is wrong with academic cancel culture (and what’s not)?
On 21 January philosopher Dieter Schönecker will discuss philosophical the question: What is wrong with academic cancel culture (and what’s not)?
Schönecker will argue that academic cancel culture does indeed exist; that it would be misleading to accuse wokeism of moralism and activism; that there are (obviously) limits to academic freedom; and that, nevertheless, there are three good arguments for upholding a strong and liberal concept of academic freedom: the argument from autonomy, the argument from fallibilism, and the argument from democracy.
Dieter Schönecker is Professor of Practical Philosophy at the University of Siegen. His research focuses on Kant's practical philosophy, normative ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of academic freedom; he has also published two volumes of poetry. He is a founding member of the "Netzwerk Wissenschaftsfreiheit" and spokesperson for its philosophy section.
- Start date and time
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- Location
- Johanna Hudig building, room 1.27 (Alex Brenninkmeijer room), entrance Kromme Nieuwegracht 47E
- Entrance fee
- Free entrance, with drinks
- Registration
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