About the Institute
We are proposing to establish an MSU Ethics Institute where leading-edge research in ethical theory will shape global ethical practice; knowledge of ethical practices will inform the further development of theory. In addition to catalyzing research in ethical theory and its applied practice, the Institute also aims to facilitate transformative classroom experiences and opportunities for students to discover the norms and values that will guide their careers and lives, and advance community-engaged outreach activities. The goal of the Institute would be to enhance the synergies of MSU’s ongoing work in applied ethics and expand the interdisciplinary collaborations across colleges and units. In addition, the Institute is expected to play a role in helping build and nurture MSUs ethical core. Overall, these will facilitate development of deep transdisciplinary expertise in related to global ethics and social justice and contribute to MSU’s mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives.
Explore Opportunities to Advance a Major Initiative in Ethics
- Be a catalyst for research in ethical theory and its applied practice.
- Identify values that will transformative learning experiences for students.
- Nurture understanding of ethical challenges across the globe through the study, teaching, and practice of ethics.
- Advance community-engaged activities that bring ethics intentionally into public life.
About the Event
The MSU Ethics Symposium on October 14, 2021 will further this goal. There will be two featured speakers. Anita Allen will discuss how interdisciplinary outreach, practice, and pedagogy come together. Kirk O. Hanson will discuss how centers and institutes are created to work collaboratively. Both will discuss the philosophical and practical dimensions of the functioning of such an Institute
Each keynote speaker will be followed by a focus group of faculties who are interested in the various issues of outreach, research, practice, and pedagogy.