The Departments of Philosophy and Environmental Studies are co-sponsoring a work-in-progress talk by Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy Dr. Nicolae Morar on Friday, June 5, 2020 at noon.

“What IF there are no individuals? Microbial biology and environmental ethic.”

Our bodies have a microbial cell population 3 times greater than that of our human cells. “A fact, which, in essence, makes all of us more microbe than man!” This conception of human organisms has led some scientists and humanists to claim that we should no longer think of ourselves as individuals but rather as communities or ecosystems. Nicolae Morar explores the ethical consequences of an ecosystem view of human beings and provides a positive argument for a radically new ecological conception of human agency that captures the complexity and interconnectedness of our biological and moral lives.

This event is free but registration is required. Register Now.