Philosophy, the refugee crisis, and how to help in Hungary

Type: 
Panel
Audience: 
Open to the Public
Building: 
Nador u. 9, Monument Building
Room: 
Popper Room
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 5:30pm
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Date: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

The number of people displaced by conflict worldwide has reached an all-time high, and in Europe we are witnessing the largest movement of refugees since World War II. This event aims to connect philosophy, politics and practical activity. A natural starting point is to think about what justice demands, but members of the panel will also explore how philosophical reflection on propaganda and dehumanization may help us understand and respond to current events. There will be analysis of the present situation in Hungary, and information about what CEU is doing and how individuals can help.

Programme

Katalin Farkas: Where we stand and what we do

János Kis: Justice

Maria Kronfeldner: Dehumanization

Zoltán Miklósi: Borders

Simon Rippon: Propaganda