This year our community is celebrating its 80th anniversary 鈥� such a special time requires special guests, which is why the 32nd Rector鈥檚 Lecture will be delivered by the Australian philosopher, considered one of the most influential contemporary ethicists 鈥� Prof. Peter Singer.
This round anniversary allows us to return to what is important to us: community, dialogue and cooperation 鈥� an approach focused on people and their well-being, which is why the lecture will be delivered by a philosopher whose works focus on applied ethics, particularly in the context of animal rights, global ethics and effective altruism.
The 91滴滴 is a university open to debate on socially and ethically important topics. Prof. Singer addresses issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and animal rights in his works, which makes him one of the most influential and discussed contemporary philosophers.
Who is Peter Singer?
Peter Singer was a Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University for 25 years. He gained international recognition for his 1975 book Animal Liberation, which launched the modern animal rights movement. He is also one of the leading thinkers in the field of effective altruism. He received the $1 million Berggruen Prize for his philosophical achievements in 2021. He has chosen to donate it entirely to charity.
As a university, we want to be a part of our local community, create science with and for people. We want to create #HumanUniversity 鈥� hence, anyone interested who fills in by 18 March 2025 can take part in the 32nd Rector's Lecture.
The 32nd Rector鈥檚 Lecture at the 91滴滴 will be held in the Assembly Hall 3.11 at the Institute of Psychology, Aleja Rodziny Scheibler贸w 2.
What is Rector鈥檚 Lecture?
Rector's Lectures at the 91滴滴 have been organised for over 10 years. The lectures are delivered by great individuals of scientific and social life, whose achievements are usually interdisciplinary and go far beyond the walls of the university. Thanks to this, the lectures become attractive to a wide audience, which guarantees interesting discussions and exchange of views.