World Philosophy Day

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A mid-morning shot of the Senate Building and Upper Parking Lot along Lincoln Close as seen from the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility Grounds, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Date taken: 18th May 2023.
Event Type Lecture/Talk
Nature of Event Physical
Audience General Public
Unit CHUSS
Event Details

The Department of Philosophy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has organised celebrations to mark the World Philosophy Day at Makerere University.

Theme: "The Ethics of the Human of the Future".

Date and Time: Thursday 16th November 2023 starting at 9:00 AM EAT.

The celebrations will provide a concentrated and impactful exploration of the ethical
challenges posed by advancements in science technology.

Keynote address: Dr. Giregon Olupot, Makerere University - Advances in Science and Technology, and ethics compliance: Managing the promises and perils of genetic engineering in Uganda.

Paper presentations:

  • Dr. Ferdinand Mutaawe Kasozi & Rev. Fr. Akena - Artificial Intelligence, Human values and the human of the future.
  • Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo - Social Media transforming human relations.

We invite you to be part of the celebrations.

Contact Information:

Dr. John Barugahare,  
Head, Department of Philosophy
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Tel: +256-782-812303/+256-772-196834
Email: john.barugahare@mak.ac.ug

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