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Rethinking Society: Challenges and Hopes for the 21st Century
Marc Fleurbaey, the Robert E. Kuenne Professor in Economics and Humanistic Studies and professor of public affairs and the University Center for Human Values, will present highlights and key findings from “A Manifesto for Social Progress,” the companion book to the International Panel on Social Progress’ (IPSP) three-volume report, “Rethinking Society for the 21st Century.”
Written by Fleurbaey and other IPSP members, the book brings together the key messages of the IPSP report, which nearly 300 researchers from around the world worked on for several years. The report examines the prospects for social progress in the light of today’s social sciences.
A NEW SOCIETY
Director: Sofie Wolthers, Producer: Eileen Jerrett (Wilma’s Wish Productions)
At the event, journalist Sofie Wolthers, multimedia journalist and filmaker, will screen her documentary “A New Society.”
Following the screening, Wolthers and Fleurbaey, will lead a post-event discussion on the challenges and hopes for the 21st century. Light refreshments will be served.
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