Freedom, Autonomy and Intimate Relationships

Workshop

Intimate relationships are an area of our moral lives that has been receiving increasing attention in the analytic philosophical tradition. In this workshop, we will draw on contemporary moral philosophy, focusing on duty, promise, freedom and autonomy in the context of intimate relationships. The aim of the workshop is to bring together philosophers working on the theme of ‘Intimate Relationships’, broadly conceived, and to cover a range of topics in moral, legal, and political philosophy. We will address questions such as (but not limited to): What moral duties arise from intimate relationships? Which role do promises play in this? What moral obligations arise in specific relationships such as friendships, romantic relationships or co-parenthood? Which of these might persist even after the relationship has ended?  Does an intimate relationship ever limit an agent’s freedom or autonomy? If so, in what way?  

Confirmed speakers:
•    Monika Betzler (LMU München)
•    Ulrike Heuer (University College London)
•    Sabine Hohl (University of Basel)
•    Andrée-Anne Cormier (York University)
•    Richard Healey (London School of Economics)
•    Johanna Rensing (University of Basel)
•    Danielle Levitan (University of Basel)

The workshop is held in partnership with the University of Basel, Department of Arts, Media and Philosophy, and kindly sponsored by the Forum Basiliense. It is organised by faculty from the University of Basel: Sabine Hohl, Danielle Levitan, Johanna Rensing and Francesca Miccoli

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