During the lecture, Dr. Mikko Puumala (University of Turku, Finland) explored human space exploration from the perspective of environmental ethics. He discussed what kinds of environmental challenges may arise in space, whether humans have a cosmic duty to protect life in the universe, and what value the cold, lifeless, and rocky worlds of the Solar System might have. At the intersection of space and environmental ethics, Puumala provided insights into some of the most significant ethical challenges that may shape our future over the coming millennia.
Time of event: April 23 at 15:30
Venue: Kalpaka Boulevard 4, first-floor hall
The lecture was held in English.
Mikko Puumala is a researcher at the Turku Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Turku in Finland. Puumala is a philosopher specializing in environmental and space ethics. He is also the director of the Turku Environmental Ethics Research Center (TEERC). Puumala’s current research focuses on issues of environmental philosophy related to environmental protection and resource management in space. He is also interested in the philosophy of sustainability, climate ethics, and philosophical methodology.
