Wayne Sumner to Deliver Prestigious Canadian Journal of Philosophy Lecture at 2026 CPA Congress in Halifax
Professor Sumner will present "Defending Morality," an examination of recent philosophical challenges to the authority and relevance of morality. The lecture takes up Ronald de Sousa's exposition of amoralism and mounts a rigorous defence of morality against it.
Wayne Sumner is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. His professional teaching and research have focused on ethical theory, applied ethics (especially bioethics), political philosophy, and philosophy of law. Over the years, he has published eight books, six in these philosophical areas and two in legal history. He continues to think that they were pretty good, though some were better than others. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the recipient of the 2009 Molson Prize in Social Sciences and Humanities from the Canada Council for the Arts.
The CJP Lecture is a highlight of the annual CPA Congress, showcasing cutting-edge philosophical research by leading scholars in Canada.
Event Details:
What: CJP Lecture – "Defending Morality" by Wayne Sumner
Where: Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
When: 8 June 2026, 2:00 PM ADT
Registration: Visit congress.acpcpa.ca for complete registration information. Early-bird registration is available through 1 April 2026, or while tickets are available.
About the Canadian Journal of Philosophy: The Canadian Journal of Philosophy, founded in 1971, has established itself as one of the most respected philosophical journals in the world. It publishes high-quality articles in all areas of philosophy and focuses on promoting philosophical scholarship in Canada.
About the Canadian Philosophical Association: The Canadian Philosophical Association promotes philosophical scholarship, education, and community in Canada. The annual CPA Congress brings together philosophers from across Canada and worldwide to share research and foster collaboration.
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