Jes Lynning Harfeld
What would it mean to think in terms of multispecies co-habitation when humans build, expand and renovate our homes? We will be looking at the very foundation of a multispecies society – the connectedness and overlapping of the homes of animals and non-human animals.
Jes Lynning Harfeld
Jes Lynning Harfeld is an associate professor applied philosophy at Aalborg University, Denmark, specializing in animal philosophy and ethics. His research explores the ethical and philosophical dimensions of human-animal relationships, particularly in agriculture, veterinary practice, and animal welfare contexts.
Harfeld’s work delves into questions of moral responsibility towards animals, the philosophical and historical foundations of animal welfare science, and the role of ethics in decision-making about non-human life. He has contributed to the field by examining how philosophical traditions, such as virtue ethics and phenomenology, inform our understanding of animal agency and well-being.
Beyond academia, Harfeld actively engages in public discussions on animal ethics, advocating for more thoughtful and ethically sound approaches to animal care. His teaching is widely recognized for its innovative and engaging style, earning him the title of Teacher of the Year at Aalborg University in 2023.
Through his research, publications, and public outreach, Harfeld continues to engage in contemporary debates on the moral status of animals, bridging the gap between philosophy, science, and policy.
The event will not be open to the public - it's going to be another one of Jes's Filo-Sofa-sessions, for which he takes a physical sofa to all sorts of places to engage people in deep conversation - at a local high school. Check back here for documentation.
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