The Triumph of Moral Zeal | Robert Pasnau | Keynote Lecture at Peking University

On June 16, 2026, Robert Pasnau (University of Colorado Boulder) delivered the keynote lecture at the international workshop Reason, Will, and Agency: Medieval Perspectives and Beyond, held at Peking University. The workshop brought together scholars working on ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy to explore enduring questions concerning reason, will, agency, freedom, and human action. By examining these themes across historical traditions, the workshop aimed to foster dialogue between medieval philosophy and contemporary philosophical inquiry. In his keynote lecture, “The Triumph of Moral Zeal,” Professor Pasnau reflects on the role of moral commitment and ethical motivation in the history of philosophy, offering fresh perspectives on moral psychology, practical reason, and human agency. Speaker: Robert Pasnau University of Colorado Boulder Chair: Tianyue Wu Peking University Lecture Title: The Triumph of Moral Zeal Event: Reason, Will, and Agency: Medieval Perspectives and Beyond Date: June 16, 2026 Location: Peking University Organizers: Institute of Foreign Philosophy, Peking University Department of Philosophy, Peking University Chinese Society for Medieval PhilosophySlides About the Channel This channel showcases lectures, workshops, conferences, and interviews organized by the Department of Philosophy, Peking University, or presented in collaboration with leading universities, research institutes, and academic organizations worldwide. Follow us for insights into philosophy, academic life, and contemporary intellectual debates. Stay connected on X: https://x.com/PKU_philosophy #RobertPasnau #MedievalPhilosophy #HistoryOfPhilosophy #MoralPhilosophy #Agency #PKUPhilosophy