# Event Details - **Event Name**: What is a Person? - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The conference will explore the concept of personhood and ask whether new biological or AI entities can be considered as persons.About this EventOverview :What is a person? Where did the concept of personhood come from? Can a human embryo be considered as a person? An AI entity? Or a human-nonhuman combination?This in-person event organised by the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics will be held at the Mercure Glasgow City Hotel.A number of experts will delve into the origins of personhood and explore whether new biological and AI entities can be considered as persons.Do not miss this opportunity to engage with this crucial topic in law and philosophy.Speakers:Dr. Calum MacKellar:Is the Director of Research of the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics and a Visiting Lecturer in Bioethics at St Mary’s University in London. He is also a Fellow of the Centre for Bioethics and Human Dignity at LeTourneau University in Texas, USA.Prof.Dr. David A. Jones:Is a Professor of Bioethics at St Mary's University in London, a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and a Clinical Professor at the Plunkett Centre for Ethics at the Australian Catholic University.Programme:14.00 – 14.10 hrs: Welcome(Chaired by the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics)14.10 – 15.00 hrs: The history of the concept of personhoodDr. Calum MacKellar15.00 – 15.50 hrs: An attitude towards the soul: recognising chimeric personsProf.Dr. David A. Jones15.50 - 16.20 hrs: Tea + Coffee16.20 – 17.00 hrs: Panel Discussion with Questions from the Floor17.00 hrs: Finish and Thanks (from the Chair) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/what-is-a-person/100001987381575792 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Mercure Glasgow City Hotel - **lat**: 55.8596961 - **long**: -4.2500009 - **full address**: Mercure Glasgow City Hotel, 201 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: What is a Person? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5ea69ef5dc84444ff0ce173f937db5b879bb57773d126a0b852c965be7286938-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030304-gmir.jpg?v=1776158360 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is What is a Person? being held? - **A:** What is a Person? takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mercure Glasgow City Hotel, 201 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for What is a Person?? - **A:** Ticket prices for What is a Person? range from GBP 10 to GBP 15 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 15AvailableConcessionsGBP 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing What is a Person?? - **A:** What is a Person? is organized by Scottish Council on Human Bioethics. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** What is a Person? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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