The Conscience Project
Moral choices in a changing world
In 2013-14, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics sponsored a yearlong series of talks exploring our inner moral core as we confront contemporary challenges.
Events
Robot Morality: Can a Machine Have a Conscience?
George Lucas Jr., professor of public policy
Naval Postgraduate School
Co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley.
Summary
Stem Cells, Cloning, and the Conscience of a Nation
William Hurlbut, consulting professor
Neuroscience Institute, Stanford University
12 p.m., Wiegand Room, Arts and Sciences Building
Summary
November 7, 2013
Is Biological Evolution Compatible With a Moral Conscience?
Francisco Ayala*, professor of biological sciences,
ecology, and evolutionary biology, UC-Irvine
Co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. 5 p.m., St. Clare Room, Harrington Learning Commons
Summary
*Professor Ayala resigned in July 2018 from his position at the University of California, Irvine, after a university investigation substantiated sexual harassment claims against him.
Fostering Conscience and Moral Character Through Classroom Teaching
Darcia Narvaez, professor of psychology and director Collaborative for Ethical Education University of Notre Dame
5 p.m., Williman Room, Benson Center
Summary
Conscience and the Complex World of Catholic Health Care
Ron Hamel, chief ethicist, Catholic Health Association
7 p.m., St. Clare Room, Harrington Learning Commons
Summary
Conscience in Catholicism: Rights, Responsibilities, and Institutional Policies
Conference Summary
We are fortunate to present these speakers in part through the generosity of the Project on Conscience in Roman Catholic Thought, funded by Phyllis and Mike Shea.