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What does respectful political engagement look like, in a deeply pluralistic society like ours? Join Dr Jeremy Williams for an accessible philosophy workshop, open to everyone.
We disagree with each other on a host of moral, philosophical and religious matters. And our views often go to the heart of who we are. But in politics we need to make collective rules, and not everyone can have their way. What, then, does respectful political engagement look like, in a deeply pluralistic society like ours? Is it always acceptable to fight for our beliefs, and try to enact them, in the face of others’ opposition? Or might living together sometimes require putting those beliefs, and our most fundamental disagreements, aside? A workshop about the ethics of political dialogue, disagreement, and law-making.
This talk is the final in a series of free philosophy workshops, hosted by academics from the University of Birmingham. Designed for people of all ages, these workshops will tackle subjects that impact us, breaking them down in meaningful and accessible ways. The Philosophy Garden series is funded by The Royal Institute of Philosophy. Your free ticket will also include admission to Winterbourne House and Garden. You can find out more about The Philosophy Garden and explore free resources on their website.
This workshop is free of charge to all Winterbourne visitors.
About Dr Jeremy Williams
Dr Jeremy Williams is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, where he specialises in moral and political philosophy. He is especially interested in questions of moral status, the ethics of killing and harming, and how we ought to talk about, and reach decisions on, problems of this kind when they arise in politics.
