Professor Sahotra Sarkar is from the School of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Texas. Professor Sarkar is a highly respected philosopher and a wide-ranging scientist, having worked in physics, genetics, the history and philosophy of science and now conservation biology. He distinguishes between wilderness preservation and biodiversity protection, and argues that the two should not be confused or entangled. Biodiversity protection can be achieved with minimal social conflict, Professor Sarkar believes, but wilderness preservation is more likely to conflict with social justice. The seminar is presented by Science and Engineering faculty at JCU Cairns and is open to the public.
Admission is free.
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