Passions and the origin of moral institutions and civil
                               society: British debate from Thomas Hobbes to Adam Smith











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                       Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Prague,

                                         presents a conference entitled
                                Passions and the origin of moral institutions and civil
                               society: British debate from Thomas Hobbes to Adam Smith

               2 – 5 September 2015 (Charles University Campus Jinonice, U Kříže 8, Praha 5, Lecture t
                   Conference is institutionally supported by Charles University P 18 PRVOUK research 
            Scholars and students from various fields originated or closely connected with British mor

            in late 17th and 18th centuries (i.e. philosophy, history, sociology, political thought, e
            etc.) are both welcomed and encouraged to attend a conference presenting and discussing ho

            gradually progressing changes in interpretation of British debate on the origin of moral i
            civil society and many other subjects of moral philosophy. Opening lecture is to be given 
            Harris (St Andrews), the editor and contributor to The Oxford Handbook of British Philosop

            Eighteenth Century, and the author of forthcoming (18 September 2015) monograph on Hume: A
            Biography (CUP). The four panels dedicated to key thinkers representing British debate (Ho
            Hume and Smith) are to be held and generous space for discussion in a nice and stimulating

            of liberal arts faculty is to be provided. Inspiration for an edited volume and many paper
            thesis hopefully will be gained. Moreover, Prague walks, informal dinners, opera, a specia
            and party allow participants to enjoy conversation, refresh minds and promote encouragemen

            diverse missions in the republic of letters and learned. For preliminary programme see her
            fhs.cuni.cz/FHS-1192.html"] .


            We are happy to announce that invitations have been accepted by international scholars wor
            footing in the interpretation of the British moral philosophy from Thomas Hobbes to Adam S
            grateful for kind and competent assistance that will be provided by academics and research

            a panel chairs. Conference programme is enriched by presentations originated in Czech acad
            mostly Charles University, and manifests diversity of approaches to our conference subject
            that it may support panels´ liveliness and promote both curiosity and toleration so essent

            of learning. 
            For registration see here [ URL "FHS-1191-version1-web_conference_passions2015_re.docx"] .
            will be closed on 26 August 2015 and we cannot guarantee reservation of seats for lunches,

            and party after this term. After that term send your request directly to conference organi
            to institutional support no conference fee is charged but lunches are free for active part
            (speakers and chairs). For information about opera tickets (Friday 4 September, 19:00, The

            Prague, Don Giovanni) see additional information in Preliminary programme.

            Address and map of Charles University Jinonicecampus is here [ URL "http://fhs.cuni.cz/

            FHSENG-91.html"] . Campus is closed to metro/sub-way station Jinonice (line B), and is eas
            both from the Vaclav Havel Airport and the very centre of Prague. For accommodation you ma
            www.booking.com [ URL "http://www.booking.com"] . We can may assist in seeking for a reaso

            accommodation close to campus. If you have any question feel free to send an e-mail to con
            organiser: tomas.kunca(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "tomas.kunca(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"]