USP - Conférence : "Peut-il exister des actions altruistes ?"
Lecture by Eric Lowen
Why do we help others? Is altruism a moral quality unique to human beings, or is it merely wishful thinking or an illusion? From selfless generosity, solidarity, and empathy, cooperation, or self-interest, this lecture explores one of the most fascinating behaviors of our species. Drawing on philosophy, biology, psychology, and anthropology, Éric Lowen examines the origins of altruism, its mechanisms, and its limits. A thought-provoking reflection!
Éric LOWEN is a philosopher, lecturer, and director of the Université Populaire de Philosophie in Toulouse. For many years, he has led lecture series devoted to major contemporary intellectual issues: ethics, freedom, religions, anthropology, our relationship with nature, and the place of human beings in the world. His approach is that of a practical and civic philosophy, capable of providing answers to both fundamental existential questions and societal issues.
