Do Emotions Shape the World?

All those attending the conference are invited to offer a paper on this conference theme for presentation in a short paper session. This issue can be approached from a number of perspectives. In addition to the main question, we might ask: What is emotion? What have we learnt about the biochemistry and psychophysiology of emotions? How has our understanding of emotions changed over time? What is the role of emotions in theology and religious experience? What is the role of emotions in scientific research? How should we describe emotions, rationality, subjectivity and objectivity in light of the best knowledge in science and theology? In the wake of “Descartes Error”, how do we re-conceptualize the understanding, pursuit and communication of science? How does theology feed cultural, spiritual and moral capital into the economy of global challenges? These are some of the issues we aim to pursue.

Scientific Programme Officer:     Dr. Knut-Willy Sæther, E-mail: [email protected] p