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Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon with renowned philosopher Peter Singer as he explores what it means to take moral ideas seriously in today's world.This keynote event will feature a wide-ranging conversation with one of the most influential living philosophers, followed by an audience Q&A. Suitable for both newcomers to Peter Singer's ideas and those familiar with his work on effective altruism, animal ethics, and global poverty.
Key Details
?️ Saturday, 17th May 2025
? 4:30pm–6:00pm (doors open at 4:00pm)
? Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre, Arts West Building, The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville
?️ Buy your tickets at bit.ly/connect-keynote-25
Early bird: $18 (until April 28th)
Standard: $25
Student: $18
Event Schedule
4.00pm Doors Open
4.30pm - 5.30pm Moderated Conversation with Peter Singer
5.30pm - 6.00pm Audience Q&A with Peter Singer
6.00pm - 7.00pm Book Signing and Networking with Drinks and Light Refreshments
All food will be vegan.
? What to Expect
Peter Singer has been called the most influential living philosopher. His commitment to taking ethical ideas seriously has been influential in forming both the effective altruism and modern animal advocacy movements.
In this conversation, we’ll:
- Explore what it means to take moral ideas seriously and the practical implications for doing good
- Discuss how genuine moral commitment can lead to improving lives around the world
- Unpack challenging ethical questions relevant to the issues we face today
? Want more? Join us for the full day at EAA Connect!
If you’d like to dive deeper into the ideas of effective altruism, join us for the full afternoon at Effective Altruism Australia Connect.
From 1pm - 4pm, we’re hosting a series of workshops and talks on different ideas in effective altruism and what you can do to make a difference.
Tickets to EAA Connect include admission to this keynote.
See bit.ly/connect-25 for more details about EAA Connect.
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Event Venue
Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre, Arts West Building, The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia
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