[In-person] Curiosity Café: Moral Intuitions

What shapes our sense of morality? Moral intuitions — those instinctive judgments about what feels right or wrong — often guide our decisions (have you ever been told to “trust your gut”?), but are they always a reliable compass? Can they justify our actions and beliefs, or do they sometimes lead us astray?

At this Curiosity Café, we will delve into the fascinating terrain of moral intuitions from two angles. First, we’ll explore the foundations of these intuitions: What influences the principles we hold dear? Are they shaped by universal human tendencies, cultural norms, or individual traits and experiences? Why do certain situations evoke an immediate moral response, while others require deeper reflection?

In the second half, we’ll critically examine when these intuitions serve as valid justifications for moral judgment and when they might reflect biases or contradictions. How do we decide which instincts to trust and which to challenge? Can we develop better ways to engage with conflicting moral intuitions in ourselves and others?

Join co-moderators Yoel Inbar and Zachary Grey for a thought-provoking discussion that will inspire you to reflect on your values, question your assumptions, and explore the diverse ethical perspectives that shape our world.

Space is limited! You must obtain a “Pay-What-You-Can” ticket from Curiosity Café here to attend this event. Please see the ticketing page for more information about tickets and other options including a limited number of free tickets.

Hope to see you there!

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This event is brought to you by Being and Becoming, a Toronto based non-profit. We aim to create community around exploring everyday concepts and experiences so that we may live more intentional, thoughtful, and meaningful lives. We use philosophy as a tool with which we can come to a richer understanding of the world around us.

By offering activities, spaces, and other opportunities for conversation and co-exploration, we hope to enable the meeting and fusion of individuals and their ideas. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background: indeed, we believe the journey is best undertaken alongside explorers from a variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Find out more about Being and Becoming here.

About the Curiosity Café Series:

For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to join us at our Curiosity Cafés and are wondering what they’re all about: every two weeks, we invite members of our community to come out to the Madison Avenue Pub to engage in a collaborative exploration of our chosen topic. Through these events, we aim to build our community of people who like to think deeply about life’s big questions, and provide each other with some philosophical tools to dig deeper into whatever it is we are most curious about.