Civil Discourse

Inspired by the Ethics in America series aired on PBS in the 1980s, this event will convene a number of scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders in a Socratic-style conversation designed to foster thoughtful, spontaneous exchange rather than prepared...

Spots are limited. Registration does not guarantee admission. All around us are signs of anomie, loneliness and pessimism, driven by economic, technological, cultural and political realities. America went through a similar period of upheaval and...

Join Gina Schouten, Professor of Philosophy, and faculty colleagues for a pre-semester conversation on Norm-Setting for Rich Classroom Conversations. In this session, we'll discuss strategies for setting, applying, and reinforcing discussion norms to make...

Come join Dan Carpenter (Government), Ned Hall (Philosophy), and faculty colleagues over lunch to discuss a teaching challenge that strikes at the core of the academic enterprise: how do we teach when our students suspect our views on course material...

Each year the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics hosts its Civil Discourse Series, which brings together panelists with different perspectives for a conversation on a timely public issue. This year we ask: What ties a nation together? We’ll explore...

Join Eric Soto-Shed, Lecturer on Education (HGSE), for a conversation on teaching controversial issues in polarized times. Developing frameworks for embracing controversy while mitigating potential student harm can be a powerful way to navigate today’s...

Recognizing and honoring the inherent dignity of every person is foundational to building trust, resolving conflicts, and creating inclusive communities. Sharing her experience navigating challenging conflicts on an international scale, Donna Hicks will...

With Mike Grandinetti, MBA Adjunct Professor at Brown University Industry Fellow, Babson College In this highly interactive and engaging workshop, HES Instructor Mike Grandinetti will guide students through proven creativity and innovation techniques to...

Has social media turned free speech into free fall? Where do we draw the line between expression, harm, and accountability in a digital world? Can universities show us a better way to disagree online? Ethics IRL is a new forum from the Edmond & Lily Safra...

About "Ordinary People and the Rule of Law": The rule of law is a doctrine that affects the way political power is exercised. With its leading principle that no one is above the law, it directs itself at the upper echelons of society and ensures that...