EAHK Meetup - Animal Ethics

Join us on the 31st of March (Friday) for our next meetup, focusing on the topic of animal welfare concerning speciesism, sentience and longtermism, led by Professor Oscar Horta.

Óscar Horta Álvarez is the co-founder of Animal Ethics, a Spanish animal activist and moral philosopher, currently a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and an author. He is known for his work in animal ethics, especially around the problem of wild animal suffering. He has also worked on the concept of speciesism and clarifying the arguments for the moral consideration of nonhuman animals. He is also a member of the advisory board for the Sentience Institute, UPF-Centre for Animal Ethics, and Organisation for the Prevention of Intense Suffering. 💡 Date:  March 31st, 2022 (Friday) 💡 Time:   7.00 PM - 9.00 PM  (HKT) 💡 Venue: The HQ Cowork: 2a, Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield, Kennedy Town 💡 Contact: Adam +852 9576 1079 What are EAHK meetups?  ---------------------------------------------   EAHK's Monthly Meetups aim to provide a welcoming space for everyone in the EA community to expand their knowledge about EA cause areas. We normally invite guest speakers who are particularly knowledgeable or passionate about the topic. The meetups also provide a great opportunity to meet other people interested in Effective Altruism. So, whether you are new to EA, or are familiar already, you are most welcome to join us.