Topic: for society

May Thorseth's presentation on surveillance capitalism and artificial intelligence
On Tuesday, 27 May at 16:15 at the University of Tartu Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18–1025), an English-language colloquium will take place, exploring how surveillance capitalism and AI algorithms restrict individual autonomy by turning human behaviour into data that is predicted, directed, and monetised.
20 May 2025 for society
Dylan Bailey and Nona Kiknadze’s Presentation on Rethinking Death and Suicide
On Friday, 25 April at 14:15, an English-language colloquium will take place at the University of Tartu’s Philosophicum (Jakobi 2–336), exploring the links between suicide, considered decision-making, and the stigma surrounding mental health.
21 April 2025 for society
Laura Viidebaum's presentation on Nietzsche's attitude towards ancient philosophy through the understanding of the sophists
On Monday, 14th April at 16:15, a colloquium in Estonian will take place at the Philosophicum of the University of Tartu (Jakobi 2-336), focusing on Nietzsche's attitude towards ancient philosophy.
04 April 2025 for society
The values and philosophy book is featured in Estonia's top selection at the Bologna children's book fair
The children's book on values and philosophy „Mis on sulle kallis?“ („What do you hold dear?“), by Tiia Kõnnussaar (writing under the pen name Tia Navi) and Kadri Simm, has been selected as one of the 25 gems of Estonian children's literature featured in Estonia’s catalogue at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
07 April 2025 for society
Andra Siibak’s Lecture on Growing Up in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
On Tuesday, 8 April, at 16:15, an Estonian-language colloquium will take place at the University of Tartu’s Delta Centre (Narva mnt 18, room 1008), discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on childhood.
26 March 2025 researchfor society
Amber L. Griffioen's presentation on the philosophical meanings of pregnancy
On Friday, 14 March, from 14:15 to 15:45, there will be an English-language colloquium on Zoom discussing the definition of pregnancy, the ambiguity of its beginning and end, and the philosophical and societal implications of pregnancy loss.
06 March 2025 researchfor society
Dr. Nikhil Mahant lecture on dogmas of AI doomsayers
On March 3 at 16:15, at Delta building, room 1008 (Narva mnt 18), Dr. Nikhil Mahant will deliver a talk titled “Two Dogmas of AI Doomsayers”. The lecture can also be followed live via Zoom. Dr. Nikhil Mahant is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University and is currently a resident at Susimetsa Philosophicum.
Paving the Way to a Values-Based Education (2023)
Centre for Ethics’ wide experience with values-based education is described and provided with useful resources.
30 January 2025 for society
Handbook for a Good Kindergarten (2024)
The Handbook for a Good Kindergarten invites readers to reflect on what makes a kindergarten truly excellent and how supportive leadership and teacher ethics contribute to creating the best developmental and growth environment for every child.
05 December 2024 for society
A nationwide network for the development of AI ethics has been established
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has established a nationwide network to foster collaboration in artificial intelligence ethics.
29 November 2024 for society