Sustainability and meaning in life
Why should we care about the future? One popular reason is that we are obliged to do so for the next generations.
However, it is difficult to give a philosophical basis for the rights of these generations. There are more ‘meaningful’ reasons for caring about the future. Activities that actually give meaning to our life usually assume that they can be continued after our own involvement as well. So we need future generations in order to experience our own life as meaningful.
About ICIS
ICIS is Maastricht University’s scientific institute for sustainable development. ICIS vision is that research, education and learning for sustainable development provides a knowledge base for policymaking and innovation in the pursuit of sustainability.
ICIS contributes to the scientific debate about sustainable development, but also tries to achieve a constructive social impact towards sustainability in practice. Therefore ICIS collaborates intensively with other partners, such as governments, business, NGOs and other research institutes.
ICIS is hosting MUST, the Graduate School which offers a PhD programme and Master programme in Sustainability Science and Policy.
Marc Davidson holds an endowed professorship in Philosophy of sustainable development from a humanistic perspective at ICIS, Maastricht University
PAS Festival
Festival of Pleasure, Art & Science (PAS) at 8 & 9 September in Maastricht. With short lectures, theatre, music, dance, art and more. Entrance free!
PAS is an initiative of Studium Generale from Maastricht University.