Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming international conference on “Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce”. The conference is interdisciplinary, it will cover a diverse range of fields and perspectives on the development of critical thinking skills in different academic fields at universities and labour market institutions. Showcasing the holistic approach, the conference aims to explore the vital role of critical thinking in diverse academic disciplines and its significance in the ever-evolving landscape of labour market institutions.
The conference aims to bridge the gap between universities and labour market institutions, fostering a culture of critical thinking that thrives in the classroom and enhances professional growth in the workplace. This conference will serve as a platform for educators, researchers, and labour market professionals from diverse fields to explore innovative strategies, and share best practices and collaborate on integrating critical thinking skills into educational curricula.
Keynote speakers
Alistair Starling
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the European Diplomats
Luís Sebastião
Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Education, Director of the Center for Research in Education and Psychology, University of Évora
Dimitris Pnevmatikos
Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia
Erika Vaiginienė
Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University
Inga Jončienė
Head of Business Development at Alliance for Recruitment
Adam Mastandrea
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Research, Institute of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University
Daiva Penkauskienė
Director of Modern Didactics Center, Associate Professor in the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University
Sandra Kairė
Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University
Kay Hemmerling
Dr Kay Hemmerling, Chairman at the Institute for Moral-Democratic Competence (IMDC e.V.)
Programme
Programme
Tomas Karpavičius
The Ethical Economist: integrating justice and equity into economic decisions
The Ethical Economist: integrating justice and equity into economic decisions
Tomas Karpavičius
Junior assistant at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Lithuania
This study explores the critical intersection between economics and ethics, focusing on the necessary role of ethical considerations in economic decision-making. It examines how principles such as fairness, equity and resource allocation affect the macroeconomic and microeconomic environment. By integrating ethical dilemmas into the economics curriculum, educators can significantly improve students' critical thinking and ethical thinking skills.
The research contends that understanding and resolving such dilemmas is essential for preparing students to face real-world challenges, where economic decisions often have significant ethical implications. By examining current educational practices and theoretical frameworks, this discussion highlights effective strategies for integrating ethical issues into economic studies, thereby developing a generation of economists equipped to make decisions that are not only economically sound but also ethically responsible. This approach not only enriches academic discourse, but also prepares students to make positive contributions in a variety of professional contexts, promoting a more just and equitable society.
Keywords: Ethical Economics, Economic Decision-Making, Justice and Equity, Ethical Thinking
Tomas Karpavičius is a doctoral student at the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, a junior assistant at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Lecturer at Vilnius University Business School and the University of Milan. Research areas include energy economics, startup ecosystem, and economic development. Active business manager, and board member.
