The Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (CEPPA) promotes exploration into important ethical issues arising in public life. Its field of interest comprises ethics, social and political philosophy, and the philosophical dimensions of public affairs. The Centre houses research projects, outreach projects, seminars, conferences, academic visits, fellowships, publishing, and public discussion on topics within its field of interest.
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St Andrews Graduate Conference in Ancient Philosophy
The final program for the St Andrews Graduate Conference in Ancient Philosophy is out! Happening on the 25th-26th of September. Featuring Maria Victoria Salazar, Michael Lang, Ashley Lance, Sarah Simmons,…
CEPPA Fest (5-6 June)
The CEPPA Fest is a two-day conference featuring the work of seven prominent moral and political philosophers.
We are currently seeking funding to help enhance the scope of our work
Below you will find details of seven projects that members of CEPPA are currently tackling. Prospective visitors, speakers, or other affiliates of CEPPA should note, however, that the Centre has a very broad scope; any topic in ethics (applied ethics, normative ethics, or metaethics), social, political, legal, or public philosophy, would fall within the Centre’s remit regardless of any connection or lack thereof to these seven highlighted projects.