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The Philosophy of Psychiatry Webinar presents Daniel Buchman (Dalla Lana School of Public Health) who will give a lecture on “Chronic Pain as a Disease of the Brain and the Implications for Stigma”.
Please, register here.
Abstract
Chronic pain is an individual and subjective condition that is often refractory to objective assessment. Chronic pain is also highly stigmatized, creating barriers in access to care and causing those who live in pain to be subjected to epistemic injustices. Advances in the neuroscience of chronic pain have encouraged advocates to argue that chronic pain should be considered a disease in itself, and not merely a symptom of some other condition, to legitimize the experience of chronic pain and reduce stigma. In many ways, these are similar arguments that were advanced in favour of considering addiction and mental illness as brain diseases. However, as the history of and evidence from brain disease models of addiction and mental illness suggest, brain disease models may inadvertently increase some aspects of stigma, such as fear and prognostic pessimism, while reducing others, such as blame and personal responsibility. In this presentation, I discuss the parallels between brain disease models of addiction and mental illness and the emerging idea of chronic pain as a disease and a disease of the brain specifically. I draw upon multidisciplinary scholarship from philosophy, bioethics, sociology, psychology, and social science research, and explore how stigma is enmeshed with concepts of identity, agency, technology, evidence, and objectivity. I argue that the ethics lessons from brain disease models of addiction and mental illness offer a cautionary tale for chronic pain with respect to stigma.
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Democratic innovation and democratic governance workshop @ Room CSC-02.840 (Pavillon Côte Sainte-Catherine), HEC Montreal
9 h 00 – 11 h 00
The Institut International des Coopératives Alphonse-et-Dorimène-
Desjardins (IICAD) in partnership with the Centre de Recherche en Éthique (CRÉ) invites you to participate in a workshop on democratic innovation and democratic governance in cooperatives. The workshop will provide a space for exchange and discovery around current research on the subject. Schedule and speakers
- Chair: Denise Celentano
- 9:00 à 9:50 “Republicanism and Democratic Innovation: Realizing the Republican Ideal through Cooperative Governance” – Gabriel Monette (HEC Montréal), Rafael Ziegler (HEC Montréal) et Simon Pek (University of Victoria)
- 10:00 à 10:50 “Cooperative network governance for circular economy” par Sonja Novkovic (Saint Mary’s University)
- Pause
- 11:10 à 12:00 “Enjeux et paradoxes de la gouvernance des coopératives” Myriam Michaud (Université TELUQ)
Online participation : yes
Language : English – comments in French are welcome
Reservation : if you would like to participate, please confirm your participation with Nara Meli (nara.meli@hec.ca) before the 25 January.
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Reading group in philosophy of economy @ HEC, Côte-Ste-Catherine, 2nd floor, room CSC-02-825.
13 h 30 – 14 h 30
Third meeting of the reading group in philosophy of economyFollowing the seminar to which Simon Pek, of the Institut Coop HEC-Montréal will participate, the reading group organize a discussion with the author. The article that will be discussed is: “The Role of Deliberative Mini-Publics in Improving the Deliberative Capacity of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives” (Business Ethics Quarterly).To participate to the seminar at the Institut Coop HED, write at institutcoop@hec.ca.To participate to the discussion organized afterward by the reading group, contact the organizers: Morgane Delorme: morgane.delorme.1@umontreal.ca; ou Gabriel Monette: gabriel.monette@hec.ca. -
CRÉ 2023-2024 Scholarship Graduate Scholars Recipient Seminar – 1st session @ Room 309, UdeM, hybrid mode
9 h 00 – 12 h 15
You are warmly invited to the 1st session of the CRÉ Graduate Scholars Seminar 2023-2024. In turn, 4 of the 8 CRÉ scholarship recipients will present their work. The goal of the seminar is to provide our master’s and doctoral students with feedback, constructive criticism, and recommendations that will help them improve their research projects.
We propose the following program:
9:00 – 9:45 AM Presentation by Louis-Pierre Côté, Le contrat carcéral: reconsidérer le complexe industriel carcéral au moyen du contrat de domination de Charles W. Mills.
9:45 – 10:30 AM Presentation by Gabrielle Joni-Verreault, Game of drones and Lord of the Memes: L’éthique civile autorégulée dans la guerre technologique et démocratisée en Ukraine.
10:30 – 10:45 AM Break
3. 10:45 – 11:30 AM Presentation by Marie-Christine Roy, « Slow fashion » ou le ralentissement de l’industrie de la mode: une solution décroissanciste aux injustices structurelles dans l’industrie du vêtement.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Presentation by Alexis Morin-Martel, The Value of Epistemic Trust in Public Experts.
12:15 PM Lunch in room 309 – bring your lunch!
To participate via Zoom, click here. Meeting secret code: 486288.
The second session of the seminar will be held in March 2024.
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Hugo Cossette-Lefebvre (U. of Aarhus) @ Room 309, UdeM, hybrid mode
12 h 00 – 13 h 30
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“Practising Conservation: the Intersection of Decolonisation and Ubuntu thought.” @ Salle 309, mode hybride
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
“Practising Conservation: the Intersection of Decolonisation and Ubuntu thought.” Olusegun Samuel will offer us a presentation for the “Midis de l’éthique du CRÉ” series.
To participate via Zoom, it’s here.
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The second meeting of the reading group in philosophy of economy, organized by Morgane Delorme and Gabriel Monette, will be on Morgane Delorme’ working paper titled “La création monétaire face au second principe de justice de Rawls”. The manuscript will be send on demand. Please contact Morgane Delorme.The goal of the reading group is to hold discussions on current articles in the philosophy of economics, covering topics such as business ethics, the ethics of environmental economics, distributive justice in a capitalist context, and monetary and financial ethics.To participate, you can contact the organizers (Morgane Delorme: morgane.delorme.1@umontreal.ca; or Gabriel Monette: gabriel.monette@hec.ca).
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Richard Healey (LSE) and Angie Pepper (U. of Roehampton) @ Online, via Zoom
12 h 00 – 13 h 30
The CRÉ’s research axis Éthique environnementale et animale and the Groupe de recherche en éthique environnementale et animale (GRÉEA) are please to announce that Richard Healey (London School of Economics) and Angie Pepper (University of Roehampton) will be giving us an online presentation on “Pets, Power, and the Problem of Human Tyranny.”
To participate on Zoom, click here.
Abstract
A central tenet of liberal political philosophy is that no individual naturally has legitimate power or authority over another. In this paper, we consider the legitimacy of the power wielded over a largely neglected population, namely, pets. While everyone objects to the abuse or neglect of pets, many of those writing in animal ethics assume that there is nothing inherently problematic about the social and political practices that assign “guardians” extensive power over the lives of “pets.” Against this, we argue that our power over pets and other domesticated animals amounts to an objectionable form of subordination. More specifically, we argue that the relations of power that obtain between humans and pets are illegitimate because they (i) unnecessarily subject dependent and vulnerable individuals to serious risks of harm, and (ii) involve a problematic form of total control over domesticated animals’ lives. We further argue that the power wielded by humans cannot be legitimated by revisions to existing practices. The practical upshot is that, while we must continue to care for the pets already here, we have a strong reason to bring about an end to the practice of living with companion animals.
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Dave Anctil (Obvia, Brébeuf) @ Room 309 du CRÉ, hybrid mode
12 h 00 – 13 h 00
As part of the CRÉ + Obvia lunch talks, Dave Anctil (Obvia, Brébeuf) will present a lecture entitled “Robopolis. Prolegomena to a political philosophy of AI“.
Abstract: Foundation models (LLM and LMM) need to be evaluated in their growing agential capabilities to understand the ethical and political issues raised by AI. In particular: their abilities to use tools and third parties, to compensate for their limitations and to collaborate with other agents to perform an increasing diversity of tasks. Clarifying the concepts of agentivity and interaction with AIS should be the starting point for any future political philosophy.
Hybrid conference: to participate by zoom, click here.
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“Against Hermeneutical Gatekeeping” @ Room 309, UdeM, hybrid mode
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
Nick Clanchy will be presenting on “Against Hermeneutical Gatekeeping” in the Midis de l’éthique series.
To participate by Zoom, click here.
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Max Lewis (McGill U. & CRÉ) @ Room: W-5305, 5th floor, Pavillon Thérèse-Casgrain (W), UQAM
15 h 00 – 17 h 00
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Reading group in philosophy of economy @ Room 840 (2nd floor), HEC
17 h 00 – 18 h 00
Morgane Delorme and Gabriel Monette are launching a reading group in the philosophy of economics. The goal will be to hold discussions on current articles in the philosophy of economics, covering topics such as business ethics, the ethics of environmental economics, distributive justice in a capitalist context, and monetary and financial ethics.To participate, you can contact the organizers (Morgane Delorme: morgane.delorme.1@umontreal.ca; or Gabriel Monette: gabriel.monette@hec.ca).
Text for the first session: Alan Thomas, “Is the Democratization of Central Banking a Technocratic Problem?” (May 22, 2023).
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“Santé et vécu carcéral féminins : l’expérience de la double peine ?” @ Room 309, UdeM, hybrid mode
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
In the Midis de l’éthique du CRÉ series, Julie Agnaou will be presenting on “Santé et vécu carcéral féminins: l’expérience de la double peine?” The presentation will be in French.
To participate online, via Zoom, clic here.
Abstract
he aim here is to focus on the health of incarcerated women in France, and more specifically on the obstacles to their access to healthcare. We’ll be asking whether the fact of being a woman subject to legal proceedings and/or incarcerated constitutes a double barrier to her right of access to healthcare. In other words, isn’t the female prison experience an extension of the prison sentence? We’ll be looking at inequalities in access to social and health care spaces and resources, as well as inequalities in access to and appropriation of knowledge.
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Workshop on ‘Philosophy of Emotion’ (Routledge 2023), by Christine Tappolet @ Room B-4215, Pavillon Jean-Brillant, Université de Montréal
All day
The CRÉ and GRIN are hosting a discussion workshop centered around the book The Philosophy of Emotion (Routledge, 2023) by Christine Tappolet, with the author in attendance.
To attend via Zoom, clic here.
*Comments will be delivered in English and the discussion will primarily be conducted in this language. However, participants are welcome to ask questions in French if they prefer.
Program
9:00 – 9:15: Reception, pastries and coffee
9:15 – 9:25: Welcome remarks by the CRÉ co-directors, Kristin Voigt & Ryoa Chung, and by the GRIN director, Aude Bandini
9:25 – 9:50: Brief presentation of the book by Christine Tappolet, UdeM
9:50 – 10:15: Commentary on Chapter 1 (‘The Philosophy of Emotions’) by Alex Carty, McGill
10:15 – 10:40: Commentary on Chapter 2 (‘The Affective Domain’) by Rodrigo Diaz, CRÉ
10:40 – 11:05: Commentary on Chapter 3 (‘Are Emotions Social Constructs?’) by Luc Faucher, UQAM
Break
11:25 – 11:50: Commentary on Chapter 4 (‘Feeling Theories’) by Manuel Vásquez, McMaster University
11:50 – 12:15: Commentary on Chapter 5 (‘Motivational Theories’) by Fabrice Teroni and Julien Deonna, U. of Geneva, via Zoom
Lunch
1:30 – 1:55: Commentary on Chapter 6 (‘Evaluative Theories’) by Miriam McCormick, Richmond College
1:55 – 2:20: Commentary on Chapter 7 (‘Emotions and Theoretical Rationality’) by Michael Milona, Ryerson U.
Break
2:40 – 3:05: Commentary on Chapter 8 (‘Emotions and Practical Rationality’) by Catherine Rioux, U. Laval, and Jules Salomone-Sehr (Zoom), U. of Oxford
3:05 – 3:30: Commentary on Chapter 9 (‘Sentimentalism’) by Max Lewis, CRÉ
Break
3:50 – 4:15: Commentary on Chapter 10 (‘Ethics and the Emotions’) by Mauro Rossi, UQÀM
4:15 – 4:40: Commentary on Chapter 11 (‘Emotion Regulation and Music’) by Ronald de Sousa, UofT
Break
5:00 – 5:25: Commentary on Chapter 12 (‘Sentimental Education and Fiction’) by Fernanda Pérez Gay Juárez, McGill
5:25 – 5:50: Commentary on what could have been the subject of a thirteenth chapter (political considerations – epistemic and practical – surrounding emotions) by Laura Silva, U. Laval -
« Mapping ethical, legal, & social implications (ELSI) of assisted reproductive technologies » @ Via Zoom
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
Ido Alon will present, via Zoom, the article entitled “Mapping ethical, legal, & social implications (ELSI) of assisted reproductive technologies“, which he co-authored with Zacharie Chebance, Francesco Alessandro Massucci, Theofano Bounartzi and Vardit Ravitsky , and appeared in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics.
To participate on Zoom, it’s here.
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Présentation sur la notion d’intelligence @ Room 309, hybrid mode
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
As part of CRÉ’s series “Les Midis de l’Éthique”, Martin Gibert will offer a presentation on the notion of intelligence in its broadest sense (human, artificial, animal, plant, general…).
To participate by Zoom, click here.
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« On the Possibility of Intergenerational Legitimacy » @ Salle 309, 3e étage, UdeM - mode hybride
12 h 00 – 13 h 15
Emil Andersson will give us a presentation titled “On the Possibility of Intergenerational Legitimacy”, in the Midis de l’éthique series at the CRÉ.
To participate by Zoom, it’s here.
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Carolyn McLeod (Western University) @ Leacock Building, McGill University, Room 927
15 h 30 – 17 h 30
Carolyn McLeod (Western University) will give a talk entitled “Trust and Belonging,” for McGill University’s Philosophy Colloquium Series, directed by Stephanie Leary.
Abstract
Philosophers have long recognized the value of trust for cooperation. They understand that being able to trust one another allows us to do what none of us could do singly, and to do it efficiently, without constantly having to check up on one another. Some philosophers have argued that the very concept of trust exists because of our need as human beings to cooperate—that its genealogy lies in this fact about us (see Jones 2017, 2012; Simpson 2012; Faulkner 2007). I argue in this paper that the genealogy of trust is more complicated than this picture suggests. According to the view I defend, the concept of trust came about because of the human need for belonging as well as the need for cooperation.
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Gabriele Contessa (Carleton University) @ Room: W-5505, 5th floor, Pavillon Thérèse-Casgrain (W), UQAM
10 h 00 – 12 h 00
‘Public Trust in Science and the Justification Dilemma’
Conference by Gabriele Contessa (Carleton University)
*The conference will also be presented on Zoom.
Abstract:
Over the last couple of decades, a growing number of academics and commentators have become increasingly concerned about expanding pockets of mistrust of science among the publics of liberal democracies. In order to address these concerns, however, we need an adequate account of public trust in science. In this talk, I argue that the dominant individualistic approach to public trust in science, which takes public trust in science to be a trust relationship in which individual citizens are the primary trustors, is inadequate and that it should be replaced with what I call a social approach, which takes groups to be the primary trustors. I present a dilemma for the individualistic approach. If we set the bar low enough for ordinary people who trust science to be justified in their trust, then we must conclude that many cases of mistrust of science are also justified; but, if we set the bar so high that most cases of mistrust are not justified, then no ordinary people can have justified trust in science. The social approach takes the second horn of this dilemma. It maintains that, individually, most of us are not justified in trusting science (except, possibly, in a derivative sense) but that, nevertheless, some of us are part of a community that is collectively justified in trusting science. Our focus should therefore not be on how to persuade those who do not trust science to trust it but in building communities that are collectively justified in trusting it.
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‘La religion au tribunal de la raison’, by Astrid Von Busekist (Paris Science Po) @ Room 422, UdeM, hybrid mode
13 h 00 – 15 h 00
On the occasion of Astrid Von Busekist’s (Paris Science Po) research stay at CRÉ, we will hold a symposium on her book La religion au tribunal (Albin Michel, 2023). The activity will be conducted in the presence of the author and respondents Marc-Antoine Dilhac (UdeM), Victor Muniz-Fraticelli (McGill), Christian Nadeau (UdeM) et Daniel Weinstock (McGill). The event will be hosted by Ryoa Chung (UdeM).
To participate via Zoom, click here.
Book Summary
“Homeschooling, circumcision, religious divorce. Against the common belief that the political and religious could not work together without upsetting the principle of separation, this book demonstrates that the interactions between state law and religious commands are more complex. The State, sensitive to unique situations, can show flexibility and accommodate the belief obligations of individuals. Attentive to the integrity of believers, it can even occasionally cooperate with representatives of religious communities. This book examines three cases where the confrontation between civil and religious is resolved by unique arbitration between public virtues and individual freedoms. Not to harm individual religious freedom or the making of a democratic citizen? To bodily integrity or civic inclusion of minority communities? To religious freedom or democratic equality between women and men? A sometimes thwarted alloy between democracy and liberalism, deliberalism, a doctrine of the right measure, attempts the bet to paint a more flexible, more pragmatic picture than the idea of separation between the common good and the unique aspirations of believers suggests.”
About the Author
“Astrid von Busekist is a Professor of Political Theory at Sciences Po and the director of the journal Raisons Politiques. She has published, among others, at Albin Michel, Portes et murs. Des frontières en démocratie (2016) and Penser la justice. Entretiens avec Michael Walzer, 2020.”
