Reflections on Global Political Theory (With special reference to Caritas in Veritate).
Conference Theme. The growing worldwide interest in global political theory inevitably entails a wide range of questions dealing with moral universalism, cultural relativism, universal principles of civil and political justice, global distributive justice, structures of international political systems, relations between distinct political establishments, and war. It is hardly possible anymore to reflect upon domestic political theory without considering the debates and issues dominating global theory, nor would it be wise.
In the last two months of 2013, Ukraine has manifested the power of moral principles and the vitality of human dignity when confronted with the outrageous abuse of political power -- corrupt within and violent on the outside. The protest, which initially intended to protect Ukrainian integration with the European Union, has become a massive, nationwide upheaval of millions to defend freedom and dignity in Ukraine.
Having faced the brutality of the special police forces battering the peaceful demonstrators in the streets of Kyiv, Ukrainians are confronted with tough questions about the relationship between moral truth and public life: will conscience, tethered to moral truth and ordered to the common good, become a guiding principle of the social and political life in Ukraine of the 21st century? What are the chances to overcome the toxic aftereffects caused by seven decades of Communism and to become victorious in the current struggle for freedom and dignity against the brute force detached from any notion of moral responsibility?
The temptation for totalitarianism -- vividly and manifoldly present in the post-soviet mentality and culture -- emerges as a real challenge and a threat anywhere on the globe whenever public authority is detached from public accountability. What are the principles of global political theory that let people stand firm for human dignity and freedom, respect differences, shape and deepen their solidarity in protecting and working for the common good?
In a spirit of genuine receptivity and cooperation, the International Institute for Ethics and Contemporary Issues at UCU invites philosophers, social scientists, theologians, historians, and other academics interested in these issues to participate in an international conference at UCU to reflect together on these vital and important issues.
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