Ethics Roundtable: Today at 1 p.m. ET
Join us for today's Ethics Roundtable,The Ethics of Just War: Ancient Traditions and Modern Challenges, to be held from 1 - 2 p.m. ET via Zoom. For centuries, the just war tradition has provided one of the most influential ethical frameworks for examining the morality of armed conflict. Drawing from philosophical, religious, legal, and political traditions, just war thinking seeks to establish moral limits on when nations may resort to force, how wars should be conducted, and what responsibilities remain when conflict ends. Yet in a world shaped by rapidly changing technologies, shifting geopolitical realities, and new forms of warfare, longstanding principles concerning just cause, legitimate authority, proportionality, discrimination, and civilian protection face increasingly complex challenges. This roundtable will explore not only whether and when war can be morally justified, but also who has the authority to make such judgments, who bears responsibility for the consequences of armed conflict, and whether traditional ethical frameworks remain adequate for contemporary warfare. Learn more.
Ethics Roundtables are presented virtually in partnership with Felician University and are free and open to the public. |
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APPE Board Seeking Nominations The nomination period for the 2027 APPE Board of Directors Election is now open. Candidates must be current APPE members in good standing of at least two consecutive years (with a preference for three or more), with dues paid and no unresolved APPE Code of Conduct or conflict of interest issues. If selected for the slate, candidates will be announced at the annual conference and stand for election in spring, 2027. Board terms are four years and this year's terms will run from July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2031. If elected, directors must maintain their APPE membership in good standing throughout the term of their service on the Board. We are striving for an APPE Board that is inclusive and diverse and that will help guide the organization during the coming years. We encourage nominations that broaden the range of perspectives and experiences currently represented on the Board, including those from communities and identities not always well represented in our fields. We also welcome recommendations of candidates from a wide array of disciplines, sectors (including outside academia), backgrounds, orientations, and abilities to strengthen the Board’s capacity to serve the organization and its mission.
If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please read our Board Expectations and Roles & Responsibilities of Board Members. Self-nominations are welcome. The deadline to nominate is November 30, 2026. |
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| APPE Executive Director Kristen Fuhs Wells cuts the ribbon to the Voices & Votes: Democracy in Action exhibit, on display at The Prindle Institute for Ethics. She is joined by representatives from the League of Women Voters, the Prindle Institute, Indiana Humanities, and staff from the offices of U.S. Senator Jim Banks, U.S. Senator Todd Young, and U.S. Representative Jim Baird. |
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Join us: Interactive Exhibit Tour, Talk on November 19 APPE is excited to co-host a traveling exhibit called Voices & Votes: Democracy in Action, developed by the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street, at The Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University. Over the past few weeks we have welcomed hundreds of students and community members into the space and hosted events for all ages.
On November 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ET, we invite APPE members to attend an interactive virtual walk through, coupled with a facilitated Q&A by Coleen Watson, chair of the Law, Government, and Military Ethics Affinity Group and visiting assistant professor of philosophy in the Department of Law & Philosophy at the United States Military Academy (USMA).
Register here. |
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APPE 2027: Conference Updates
The APPE 2027 Conference will be held March 4-7 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. We will also have a one-day online conference on Friday, April 2, 2027.
Conference Proposals
We had a record number of conference proposals for APPE 2027! If you submitted a proposal, we will notify you of your acceptance by mid-December. Schedules will be announced in mid-January. Reviewers, please complete your reviews by Monday, November 23 through Ex Ordo.
Registration
Registration for the conference is open and ranges from $325 for APPE members to $575 for non-members. The student rate is $150. There are also daily rates and various pre-conferences.
Scholarships
There are three opportunities for scholarships to cover APPE registration fees. We are also seeking sponsors, exhibitors, publishers, and advertisers. We would love to see you in Pittsburgh! Please reach out to Kristen@appe-ethics.org for more information. |
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Newsy & Noteworthy Jobs & Events
Have you seen our job and event emails? Limited free access to post jobs and events of interest in the weekly email (as well as in the Info Hub) is a benefit of membership. If you're a member and would like to submit something for consideration, just login to the Member portal, go to Job & Event Postings and click "add." Non-members can access the jobs and events by creating a login but must pay a fee to list positions and events. Reach out to contact@appe-ethics.org for more info.
We Want to Hear From You! To be featured as a member spotlight or if you have news to share, including books published, send us an email at membernews@appe-ethics.org. |
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Ethics Bowl Cases to Consider  The 2026 IEB Regional Case Set
Hundreds of undergraduate students all over the country will begin to compete in Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regionals this weekend, through December. They're all working through the same set of cases, which include ethical questions about technology, public policy, individual rights, social responsibility, justice, and competing values. They feature hot topics like AI, beauty standards, gambling and prediction markets, conservation practices, the repatriation of cultural artifacts, misinformation and censorship, and more.
Read the cases here, then discuss with your friends, family, and colleagues. |
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