Is there
are conception of autonomy that is:
Defensible
in Theory and Workable in Practice
15-16
March 2013
Institute
of Philosophy, London
Are any conceptions of autonomy defensible in theory
and workable in practice? At the Essex Autonomy Project, this has been a key
question animating our work. In this international conference — the culmination
of our major programme of events — we intend to address it head on with
contributions from philosophers, lawyers, psychiatrists and other
practitioners. Among the issues to be discussed will be philosophical disputes
about theories of autonomy, developments in mental health and capacity law, and
autonomy in the context of eating disorders. A debate between Gordon Ashton
(District Judge and Court of Protection) and Genevra Richardson (Professor of
Law, Kings College London) will also be held, exploring the contested
implications of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities for reform of regimes of legal capacity.
Speakers: John Adlam, Michael Bach, Paul
Benson, Derek Bolton, Fabian Freyenhagen, Wayne Martin
Participation
is free, but seating is limited: advanced registration is required. To register
please visit the website: http://autonomy.essex.ac.uk
