On Friday 9 April, Katie Stockdale (University of Victoria) will be joining us for a talk and Q&A session in our last colloquia event for the term.
Intrinsic Faith
How do people remain resilient in the face of oppression when hope seems lost or out of reach? How can they continue on in their struggles against injustice in the face of seemingly insurmountable setbacks and barriers to success? In this talk, I explore the moral life of agents who remain resilient in the face of oppression. I argue that intrinsic faith, or a deep belief in the intrinsic value of one’s actions or way of life, can help to sustain agents in struggle with or without hope that their efforts will be successful. Drawing upon testimony of scholars and activists, I illustrate how intrinsic faith can flow from agents’ spiritual faith, faith in humanity, and moral faith, preventing them from falling into despair.
Attendance Details: This event will take place on Zoom. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Jillian, at: phil.ugradengagement@ubc.ca.