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Is Metaethics Morally Neutral?

This talk explores the relationship between two aspects of moral philosophy. A central task for normative ethical theory is to provide a systematic explanation of what makes acts, motives, social institutions, etc. wrong. A central task for metaethical theory is to provide an answer to the question what normative properties, such as the property of being wrong, are. The question I explore is wh...

May

The Burn: Ignite Summer Program

May 19 – Jun 13

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Get ready to ignite your fitness journey this summer with the ultimate full-body workout experience! Join us for our exhilarating Ignite Burn Summer Program.

May

CMD X Exhibition

May 12 – Sep 30

5:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Celebrate a tenth class of graphic design excellence at AUC's CmdX exhibition - showcasing transformative ideas from our visionary graduates.

May

THE “HUMAN DEVELOPMENT” PARADIGM: ACUL-DE-SAC OF GOOD INTENTIONS?

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Prof. Saith for a thought-provoking lecture as he delves into the evolution of the human development paradigm, examining its journey through a landscape littered with buzzwords. The idea of human development aimed to shift focus from measuring development based on monetary value to looking at direct human outcomes. However, this approach often overlooks systemic and structural issues, poss...

May

The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes: A Virtual Book Talk

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Tune in with co-authors Steve Lonergan and Jassim Al-Assadi for a virtual discussion on Iraq's Marshes, exploring their tragic history, restoration and legacy.

May

The Struggle of Becoming the Sole Breadwinner as a Woman Refugee

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join Maya Chehade, PhD Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Cedej, for a talk on the challenges faced by women refugees who become the sole breadwinners for their families.

May

The Palestinian Nakba… The Battle of Resilience and Survival

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Don't miss this impactful talk by Palestinian Lawyer and Activist Fadwa Al-Bargouthi, exploring the evolution of the Palestinian national liberation movement through key milestones of the struggle.

May

The “Han Kitab”-Tradition: Islamic Philosophy Encounters Confucianism

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The purpose of this talk is to present Islamic heritage in China, with a focus on the Han Kitabtradition that emerged between the 16th and 19th centuries AD. Since its introduction into China in 651 AD, Islam has mostly flourished among immigrant Muslim groups. China saw a rise in the Muslim population following the Mongol conquest. By around the 15th century AD, Chinese Muslims began to become...

May

Building Capacity, Creating Change: A Journey in the Egyptian Child Protection System

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

By Carie Forden, Professor and Chair, and Yasmine Saleh, Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Psychology This presentation describes the joys and challenges of a capacity-building initiative implemented in collaboration with UNICEF, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Education, the National Council of Women, and the National Council of Childhood and Motherhood. We ...

May

The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

In commemoration of the 1948 Nakba, and as the Palestinian people currently face a new one in Gaza, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting Dr. Atef Abu Saif, Palestinian Minister of Culture, April 2019-April 2024, in a public talk entitled “The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective.” The Palestinian Nakba has a cultural and knowledge component, whic...