Cultivating Wisdom in our Professional World: Is Ethical Conflict Inevitable?
 

with Daniel Vokey, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC


           How well do you accept those who don’t share
                             your moral point of view?

As a pluralistic, liberal democracy, Canada represents a wide range of ethical viewpoints. However, many of these are incompatible. Every day, at work and at home, we make ethical judgments based on our own assumptions and moral traditions, whether they’re political, cultural, philosophical, spiritual or religious.

With such a complex mix of outlooks and contrasting foundational thought, is it any wonder that people clash in professional settings? If individuals or groups are firmly devoted to a particular moral value such as justice or sustainability, how do they illustrate these principles to someone who isn’t committed to the same ideal?

Join Daniel Vokey, who teaches professional ethics and practises Shambhala Buddhism, as he shares how we can create more common ground among competing moral points of view. Whether we face issues from autonomy to equity, caring or compassion, he suggests that following our intuition can lead us to making sound judgments. He’ll also outline how our own moral traditions can help us to cultivate professional wisdom.


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DATE:            Wednesday, September 8th -- 7:15-8:30 am


LOCATION:      BC HYDRO Building
                      333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
                      2nd Floor Auditorium
                      Check-in at Security Desk - Main floor lobby


COST:           Members - $7.00     Non-Members - $10.00 
                     - muffins, tea and coffee included
                     - RSVP requested (if possible)

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About Our Speaker:

Daniel Vokey is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. He investigates the theory and practice of teaching professional ethics for educators, how philosophy contributes to educational research, and how the teachings and practices of the world’s wisdom traditions can transform initiatives in higher education.

In his work, Daniel draws on his academic background in religious studies and the philosophy of education, his professional experience facilitating wilderness-based leadership development programs for Outward Bound, and his ongoing training in the contemplative practices and studies of Shambhala Buddhism.

He currently serves as Past President of the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society, and as Chair of the Association for Moral Education’s Kuhmerker Dissertation Research Grants Adjudication Committee.



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