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SUMMARY:FAH/DPHIL Work-in-progress Seminar - "Collaborating on Interdisciplinary Research: A Case Study in Philosophy & Neurolinguistics" by Mr. Kun Chan Wa
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/hk0d76q5 \n  \nAbstract \nThis presentation is based on a co-authored paper developed through collaboration between philosophers and neurolinguists\, exploring the “pursuitworthiness” of experiments in neurolinguistics. The paper investigates whether criteria for pursuitworthiness can be established for experiments in this field and\, if so\, which factors are most relevant. Drawing on a detailed analysis of research practices and case studies\, we propose that pursuitworthiness in this domain should be evaluated along two dimensions: methodological and pragmatic. \n  \nIn my talk\, I will briefly outline the paper’s main argument and\, more importantly\, reflect on my own role in the project and on the collaborative process. I will discuss how I became involved\, the specific contributions I made\, and what I learned from working across disciplinary boundaries. By sharing both the substantive outcomes and the behind-the-scenes experience\, I aim to show how doctoral students in philosophy can participate in and benefit from collaborative\, interdisciplinary research. \n  \nBio \nKun Chan Wa (Kun) is a PHD student in the Department of Philosophy and Religions Studies at the University of Macau. He graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a master’s degree in philosophy\, and his research area was on the thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Currently\, he is researching the philosophy of causation and philosophy of medicine under the supervision of Professor Nevia Dolcini.
URL:https://fah.um.edu.mo/event/fah-dphil-work-in-progress-seminar-collaborating-on-interdisciplinary-research-a-case-study-in-philosophy-neurolinguistics-by-mr-kun-chan-wa/
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SUMMARY:FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "Immortality and Human Enhancements From Zhu Xi’s 朱熹 Perspective" by Prof. Jenny Hung\, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\, Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/7pucrfsx \n  \nAbstract \nThe questions of the value of life and the pursuit of immortality have long intrigued philosophers. Recently\, with advancements in technology aimed at enhancing human life expectancy\, immortality has emerged as a significant topic of discussion. Central to transhumanist philosophy\, it represents a radical transformation of human existence driven by scientific and technological progress. Human enhancements—biomedical interventions designed to improve human functioning beyond mere health restoration—are seen as powerful tools for achieving longevity. These enhancements involve biological alterations through pharmaceutical\, surgical\, or genetic methods. \nIn this paper\, I explore how ZHU Xi 朱熹 (1130–1200)\, a prominent figure in Neo-Confucianism\, would approach the concepts of immortality and human enhancements. I argue that Zhu would likely endorse the pursuit of immortality\, provided that such enhancements maintain\, or enhance\, our ability to act in accordance with moral principles. This analysis seeks to bridge traditional philosophical perspectives with contemporary discussions on the implications of human enhancement technologies. \n  \nBio \nJenny Hung is an assistant professor of philosophy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She has two PhDs\, one in philosophy\, another in nanophysics. She investigates the nature of the self from both the Western and Eastern perspectives\, aiming to answer the most fundamental questions of human existence\, such as: “What are we?” “How do we persist?” She published in Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Mind\, Philosophical Psychology\, Philosophy East and West\, Dao\, Asian Philosophy\, History of Philosophy and Logic\, etc. She is now working on two books: Between Buddha-nature and Emptiness: The Peak Era of Chinese Buddhist Philosophy (Oxford University Press) and What am I? Personal Ontology in Chinese Philosophy (under review).
URL:https://fah.um.edu.mo/event/fah-dphil-lecture-series-immortality-and-human-enhancements-from-zhu-xis-%e6%9c%b1%e7%86%b9-perspective-by-prof-jenny-hung-hong-kong-university-of-science-and-technology-hong/
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