As the year slowly winds down, let's talk about the accomplishments of the Social Ethics Society for 2024. We are grateful to all the men and women who have contributed to the growth and success of the SES in the many years of its existence as it continues to pursue its mission and vision.
The 14th Social Ethics Society Conference was held in February at Haven's Dew Resort in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur. A total of 60 participants joined the in-person event that was held at the beautiful venue. There were 35 papers delivered including five plenary lectures from leading scholars and thinkers.
The Social Ethics Society Journal of Applied Philosophy released the special Issue on Philippine Politics and Society with papers from leading scholars here and abroad. The editor of the issue was Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc. It documents the critical progress in Philippine society and democracy.
The Social Ethics Society released two books in 2024, The Future in the Writings of a Moral Philosopher by Dr. Romulo Bautista, published posthumously and Critical Questions: Vantage Points from the South, a collection of essays by members of the SES. It is edited by Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc
Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, the chair of SES Board of Directors, participated in the World Congress of Philosophy in Rome, Italy. He delivered a paper on Iris Marion Young's Politics of Difference and the problem of cultural Imperialism. The trip was supported by a grant from Ateneo de Davao University.
The midyear online 6th Politics and Culture Conference of the SES was held in October. A total of 45 papers were delivered, including plenary lectures from Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, Dr. Layne Hartsell, Dr. Juichiro Tanabe, Dr. Rec Eguia and Dr. Daniel Mishori. North Valley College hosted the event with MSU-IIT.
The Social Ethics Society, in cooperation with the Theology Department of Ateneo de Davao University and North Valley College, held a Philosophy of Science Webinar. Dr. Rogelio Bayod, Dr. Layne Hartsell, Dr. Juichiro Tanabe and Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc delivered papers on a host of topics, including cloning and Artificial Intelligence.
The SES World Philosophy Day was held at North Valley College in November. Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc and Dr. Ian Clark Parcon gave lectures on the nature of Liberal Democracy and on Information Ethics respectively. More than a thousand students joined to listen to the lectures. The event was hosted by North Valley College and chaired by Dr. Rogelio Bayod.