Workshop: New Directions in Philosophy of Suffering

Witches dancing in a circle with the devil.

The History of Witches and Wizards, 1720. (The Wellcome Collection)

What is suffering? How does it differ from pain, depression, and other negatively valenced states? Does suffering have special ethical significance? How does it interact with identity and integrity? What is the relationship between suffering and desire? 

This one-day workshop will explore new philosophical and historical work on these and related topics. Find more information in the program below (PDF). 

 

Attendance is free, but for catering purposes please register by email to colin.klein@anu.edu.au

This event was originally published on the School of Philosophy website.

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Date and Time

  • Fri 06 Nov 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

RSSS Lectorial 2 (Room 1.23)

Speaker

  • Nanette Ryan (National University Singapore)
  • Louise Richardson-Self (University of Tasmania)
  • Caroline West (University of Sydney)
  • Garrett Cullity (ANU)
  • Colin Klein (ANU)
  • Bronwyn Finnigan (ANU)
  • Eamon Little (ANU)

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