Friday, April 4, 11:15am-12:45pm, Thompson Library [Rm. 165], 1858 Neil Ave.

Many believe that individuals have a moral obligation to address threats posed by climate change by living in ways that are more environmentally sustainable. Because it increases greenhouse gas emissions, population growth is a major contributor to climate change. This raises questions about the ethics of procreation under current circumstances. Setting aside the possibility of legally regulating procreation — which would seriously infringe on individual rights and liberties — this panel considers the moral permissibility of having children.

Speakers

• Dr. Trevor Hedberg, an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Honors College at the University of Arizona

• Dr. Mark Budolfson, an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin

Moderators

• Laney King, a third-year student majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and Spanish with a minor in History

• Jack Williams, a third-year Morrill Scholar studying PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics), and Data Analytics in the [OSU] University Honors Program

Hosted by OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV].