Title: Purposes Beyond Ourselves: The Past, Present, and Future of Nonanthropocentric Environmental Political Theory

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Time: 15:00-16:30

Location: Visitor Center

In this compelling lecture, Professor Robyn Eckersley will take us on a journey through the rise and evolution of nonanthropocentric environmental political theory (EPT) since the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from the rapid development of environmental philosophy in the 1980s, she will revisit key debates about the meaning, possibility, and desirability of nonanthropocentrism.

The lecture will critically compare the first wave of EPT with the new materialist and posthumanist-inspired theories of the new Millennium. It will also reflect on the challenges of defending “ecological purposes beyond ourselves” in a world marked by growing inequality, political polarization, and the hollowing out of democracy.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with one of the leading voices in environmental political theory and to reflect on the future of ecocentric advocacy. Don’t miss it!

We look forward to seeing you there!