Program in Ethics and Public Affairs

Melissa Lane, Director of the University Center for Human Values

The Program in Ethics and Public Affairs (PEPA) advances the study of the moral purposes and foundations of institutions and practices—both domestic and international. PEPA seminars seek to bring the perspectives of moral and political philosophy to bear on significant issues in public affairs.


Upcoming Events

Daniel Bell (University of Hong Kong): "On the Confucian Communist Comeback in Contemporary China"
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs

 

ABSTRACT: Few Chinese intellectuals and political reformers turned to Confucianism and Communism for political inspiration at the end of the twentieth century. But the traditions have mounted remarkable comebacks in mainland China. What explains the return of Confucianism…

Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Open to Princeton University ID Holders
Melvin Rogers (Brown University): "James Baldwin on Racial Progress without Redemption"
Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 12:00 pm1:20 pm
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs 

ABSTRACT: The talk draws from the conclusion of my book, The Darkened Light of Faith: Race, Democracy, and Freedom in African American Political Thought. It examines James Baldwin's understanding of democracy amid the persistence of white supremacy. The lecture will&nbsp…

Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Sponsors
  • University Center for Human Values
  • Department of African American Studies
Open to Princeton University ID Holders
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs: Cristina Beltrán (New York University)
Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Open to Princeton University ID Holders
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs: Pamela Hieronymi (UCLA)
Thu, Apr 4, 2024, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Open to Princeton University ID Holders
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs: Serene Khader (CUNY)
Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Open to Princeton University ID Holders
Program in Ethics and Public Affairs: Adriana Alfaro Altamirano (ITAM)
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 4:30 pm6:00 pm
Location
Laura Wooten Hall, Room 301 (Kerstetter Room)
Open to Princeton University ID Holders