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Monday 2nd September - 07:20 PM BST

Solo Talk: An ethical reawakening with Martha Nussbaum

A revolutionary approach to animal ethics

From the cruelty of the factory meat industry to hunting and habitat destruction, animals are in trouble all over the world. Some deem the treatment of animals in farms the worst crime in history, yet it still takes place all over the world.

Join philosopher and renowned ethicist Martha Nussbaum, as she explains how we have gone so wrong and argues for a brand new theory of animal ethics, demonstrating why we need and how we have a moral and philosophical reawakening.

Timetable:

17:20 BST - Opening Interview: Authority and Anarchism Meeting

18:00 BST - Headline Debate: Morality and Prejudice arena

19:20 BST - Solo Talk: An ethical reawakening with Martha Nussbaum arena

19:30 BST - Music: Terence Blacker stage

Martha Nussbaum

World famous philosopher

Martha Nussbaum is Distinguished Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago. She has made groundbreaking contributions to sex and gender, ethics, politics and justice. In her latest book, Justice for Animals, she explains how we have got animal ethics wrong and why we need a moral reawakening.

Join philosopher and renowned ethicist Martha Nussbaum, as she explains how we have gone so wrong and argues for a brand new theory of animal ethics, demonstrating why we need and how we have a moral and philosophical reawakening.