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SUMMARY:Beyond Self and Species: Zhuangzi’s Non-Dual Vision and the Moral Status of Animals
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LOCATION:7/F Council Chamber\, main academic building\, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>International Conference</strong> <strong>Ethics in Chinese Philosophy\, HKUST</strong> &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>To celebrate the 35th&nbsp\;anniversary of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)\, the Division of Humanities is organizing a conference titled "Ethics in Chinese Philosophy\," which will take place on&nbsp\;<strong><u>March 20-21\, 2026 (Friday and Saturday)</u></strong>&nbsp\;at HKUST.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>We plan to collect presentation papers and publish them in a special issue of the journal&nbsp\;<em>Asian Studies</em>\, ensuring that the insights gained during the conference reach a broader audience and contribute to ongoing scholarly discussions.</p>\n<p><strong>Potential topics include:</strong> &middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Various schools of thought within Chinese philosophy\, including Confucianism\, Daoism\, and Buddhism\, with a focus on their distinct ethical frameworks and contributions.</p>\n<p>&middot\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Contemporary ethical issues that explore how traditional Chinese ethical theories can inform and address modern challenges\, including:</p>\n<p>o&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Technology:&nbsp\;</strong>Ethics\, AI and Chinese philosophy\; algorithmic bias\; data security and privacy\; and the impact of social media on mental health.</p>\n<p>o&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Healthcare:&nbsp\;</strong>Medical ethics and Chinese philosophy\; Transhumanism\; Euthanasia\, abortion\, end-of-life care\; and the ethical considerations surrounding new medical technologies.</p>\n<p>o&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Social Issues:&nbsp\;</strong>Discrimination based on race\, gender\, or sexual orientation\; social justice\; and the responsible use of social media.</p>\n<p>o&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Education:&nbsp\;</strong>Cheating and plagiarism\; bullying\; equitable access to resources\; and the ethical implications of technology in the classroom.</p>\n<p>o&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Business:</strong>&nbsp\;Fair trade practices\; responsible advertising\; conflicts of interest\; data privacy\; and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in the workplace. &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>We have a limited number of spaces available for&nbsp\;<strong>postgraduate presentations</strong>. Interested individuals are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words and a CV to (<u>hmjhung@ust.hk</u>) for the selection process by&nbsp\;<strong>November 30\, 2025</strong>. The results of the selection will be announced in December 2025.</p>
ORGANIZER;CN=Jenny Hung;CN=Eric S. Nelson;CN=Simon Man Ho Wong;CN=Anish Mishra;CN=Kuen Anita Lam:
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