The aim of the Cave Hill Philosophy Symposium (CHiPS) is non-partisan.
Our goal is to foster dialogue between various approaches to philosophy on a wide variety of topics in the hope that, even if resolution is not possible, it might at least be possible to encourage different traditions to converse with each other. It is our hope, too, to explore links between philosophy and related theoretical endeavours in such fields as politics, literature, psychology, etc.
Cave Hill Philosophy Symposium (CHiPS) 2024
Conversations XVI: Work
November 20 - 22, 2024
Work holds significant sway over our daily lives and societal structures, shaping how we organise ourselves and our communities. The nature of work has undergone profound transformations, and with ongoing advancements in AI, it is poised to evolve further. While work remains pivotal, questions arise regarding its nature, its value to humanity, and its impact on various facets of our lives.
The 16th Cave Hill Philosophy Symposium seeks to delve into these issues, exploring the philosophical underpinnings of work. We are interested in papers that consider the ontological, ethical, political, economic, and social dimensions of work. Key themes for exploration include the nature and value of work, what role work ought to have in our lives, whether work should be conceived in different ways in small states, how work intersects with other aspects of life and may enhance and/or inhibit them, how climate change considerations should factor into how we conceive of work, whether we need different types of social and economic arrangements for work, reimagining work in the light of AI developments, and the feasibility of universal basic income initiatives.
In keeping with the spirit of our conversations, we hope to bring together thinkers operating in and across different philosophical, political, and cultural traditions as well as other disciplines that share a boundary with philosophy.
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