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Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions

Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions

Dr. Adam Feltz Photo: Arkansas State University


Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State University is hosting its Lecture-Concert Series. This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.

Next week, A-State will host Dr. Adam Feltz, professor of psychology at the University of Oklahoma, who will speak on ethical interactions. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the auditorium of Reng Student Union.

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“Feltz specializes in theoretical and applied science for ethical and informed decision-making,” said Dr. Jacob Caton, associate professor of philosophy at A-State. “He is regarded as one of the world’s experts on the psychology and philosophy of ethical disagreement. Feltz is best known for his groundbreaking work identifying sources of fundamental philosophical biases in moral judgment.”

He has more than 80 publications on topics ranging from assessment of decision biases in surrogate decision-making to the design of ethical decision support and communication in a variety of areas.

“This event is intended to give helpful and practical advice to assist everyone in making better and more informed decisions,” Caton added.

This presentation is part of a series that is free and open to the public.

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