Intellectual discourse ties to locale: University of Koblenz unites scholars within and surrounding Koblenz
University of Koblenz Launches Philosophy Project to Connect Thinkers
The University of Koblenz is spearheading a new initiative to bring philosophers in and around the city together, with PD Dr. Werner Moskopp serving as the project's contact person. You can reach him at the University of Koblenz, University Street 1, 56070 Koblenz, Tel.: 0261 287 1910, Email: [email protected].
The project, supported by the IFGPZ, aims to make philosophy visible as the foundation for socially relevant thinking. It seeks to create a space for uncertainties and allow for one's own perspective to be taken seriously, with a goal to bring joint reflection on values, decisions, and life plans into the region.
PD Dr. Moskopp from the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Koblenz emphasizes that many fake news can be recognized and defused in philosophical conversation. He also highlights the project's potential for networking thinkers regionally around Koblenz for interdisciplinary work, including investigating the influence of different moral worldviews, such as those between religious and secular perspectives.
The university has made initial inquiries regarding collaborations to companies and ethics commissions for potential follow-up projects. The project will promote philosophical reflection in dialogue, offering formats like Café Philosophique, courses at adult education centres, public lectures, and projects for citizens of all ages.
Visits by school classes to philosophy seminars, discussion rounds in schools, and formats with students are examples of how philosophical thinking can lead to a more conscious handling of oneself, social media, and societal questions. Philosophy can enable connections in the extensive school curriculum, helping students to formulate their own thoughts, weigh arguments, and tolerate other perspectives.
A central platform will be created to provide information about philosophical offers in the region, including adult education courses, discussion circles, lectures, and events. The project aims to strengthen democracy by fostering respectful coexistence, especially in times of societal polarization and fake news.
Moreover, an empirical study could investigate how different moral worldviews, such as religious and secular perspectives, shape discourses in areas like clinical ethics. In its sub-discipline of ethics, philosophy shows the centrality of questions for the present, such as climate protection, animal welfare, and politics.
The project aims to network with concrete goals, but specific details were not provided in the article. However, it is clear that the University of Koblenz is committed to promoting philosophical reflection and dialogue in the region, offering a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life.
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