Emotion, Evolution, and Ethics
April 3-4, 2004
Overview
This workshop pays special tribute to Allan Gibbard, whose seminal work integrates the three themes of the title. It is also an exploration of recent advances in empirical moral psychology, which complement Gibbard's approach in philosophy. Our guests bring together relevant findings from psychology, ethology, and neuroscience. Some participants will also discuss anthropology and evolutionary biology. We hope to promote dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and to foster continued collaboration between the Duke and UNC communities.
Program
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9:15-9:45
9:45-11:30
11:30-1:30
Lunch break
(Franklin Street, which is one block from the workshop venue, offers a variety of restaurants)
1:30-3:15
3:15-3:45
Coffee break
3:45-5:30
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
Location: Duke University
8:30-10:15
10:15-10:30
Coffee break
10:30-12:00
Important Information
Registration
This workshop pays special tribute to Allan Gibbard, whose seminal work integrates the three themes of the title. It is also an exploration of recent advances in empirical moral psychology, which complement Gibbard's approach in philosophy. Our guests bring together relevant findings from psychology, ethology, and neuroscience. Some participants will also discuss anthropology and evolutionary biology. We hope to promote dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and to foster continued collaboration between the Duke and UNC communities.
Program
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9:15-9:45
Alex
Rosenberg (Duke, Philosophy) and Jesse Prinz (UNC, Philosophy)
"Introductory Remarks: Ethics Evolving"
"Introductory Remarks: Ethics Evolving"
9:45-11:30
Tamler
Sommers (Duke, Philosophy)
"Introduction"
Jonathan Haidt (Virginia, Psychology)
"Intuitive Ethics, Moral Modules, and the Externalization of Reciprocity and Purity"
"Introduction"
Jonathan Haidt (Virginia, Psychology)
"Intuitive Ethics, Moral Modules, and the Externalization of Reciprocity and Purity"
11:30-1:30
Lunch break
(Franklin Street, which is one block from the workshop venue, offers a variety of restaurants)
1:30-3:15
Matthew
Chrisman (UNC, Philosophy)
"Introduction"
Justin D'Arms (Ohio State, Philosophy)
"Sentimentalism and the Nature of Emotions"
"Introduction"
Justin D'Arms (Ohio State, Philosophy)
"Sentimentalism and the Nature of Emotions"
3:15-3:45
Coffee break
3:45-5:30
Marion
Hourdequin
"Introduction"
Joshua Greene (Princeton, Center for Brain, Mind, and Behavior)
"Cognitive Conflict and Control in Moral Judgment"
"Introduction"
Joshua Greene (Princeton, Center for Brain, Mind, and Behavior)
"Cognitive Conflict and Control in Moral Judgment"
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
Location: Duke University
8:30-10:15
Stefan
Linquist (Duke, Philosophy)
"Introduction"
Stephanie Preston (Iowa, Neurology)
"How evolution and development of the nervous system prepared us for morality"
"Introduction"
Stephanie Preston (Iowa, Neurology)
"How evolution and development of the nervous system prepared us for morality"
10:15-10:30
Coffee break
10:30-12:00
Allan
Gibbard (Michigan, Philosophy)
"Responses"
"Responses"
Important Information
Registration
Registration for the
workshop is free, but space is limited. We ask you to register by
email in advance. If you plan to attend, simple send an email to
Stefan Linquist (stefan.linquist@duke.edu)
with the word "Attending" in the subject line. Please try to register by March 25.
Preparation
Sessions
Organizers and Acknowledgments
We will be hosting
two preparation sessions before the workshop in order to introduce
those who are attending to central themes in the work of the workshop
participants. These sessions will provide useful background, and
people are encouraged to attend.
Session 1 (March 25, Duke, West Duke Building, 6:30-8:30pm). Topics: evolution and ethics; the metaethical landscape; locating Gibbard; D'Arms' critique. Led by Rosenberg, Hourdequin, and Sommers.
Session 2 (April 1, UNC, Caldwell Hall, ). Topics: emotions; empirical research (Greene, Preston, Haidt); recent
work by Gibbard. Led by Prinz, Linquist, and Chrisman.
Session 1 (March 25, Duke, West Duke Building, 6:30-8:30pm). Topics: evolution and ethics; the metaethical landscape; locating Gibbard; D'Arms' critique. Led by Rosenberg, Hourdequin, and Sommers.
Session 2 (April 1, UNC, Caldwell Hall, ). Topics: emotions; empirical research (Greene, Preston, Haidt); recent
work by Gibbard. Led by Prinz, Linquist, and Chrisman.
Organizers and Acknowledgments
This
workshop has been organized by Alex Rosenberg and Jesse Prinz with the
assistance of Matthew Chrisman, Marion Hourdequin, Stefan Linquist, and
Tamler Sommers, and with the generous support of the Robertson
Foundation. Additional funding has also been provided by
the Duke and UNC Philosophy departments, by Alex Rosenberg and by
Geoffrey Sayre-McCord.
For further information, please contact Jesse Prinz
(jesse@subcortex.com)