Schwartz speaks around the world on a wide range of topics. He enjoys conversing with public audiences as well as giving academic lectures. He speaks at universities and conferences, and is available either for single lectures or for multi-day events. If you are interested in inviting Andrew to speak, please contact him.

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VIDEO

Andrew Schwartz gives a plenary address on "Learning from Living Systems: Biomimicry and the Principles of Ecological Civilization" at the 17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization at Pitzer College.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Valerie Voggenreiter, Dongwoo Lee, Sheri Kling about the role of inner transformation--mindsets, paradigms, worldviews, etc.--in building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Andrew Schwartz gives a talk titled “More Money, More Problems: Relational Philosophy for a Wellbeing Economy,” offering a critique of capitalism and the foundations for a better way.

Andrew Schwartz talks with David Stroh and Marilyn Paul on the role of systems thinking and big picture thinking in cultivating the deep transformations required to build a genuinely ecological civilization.

A conversation with Andrew Schwartz and Indra Adnan on the politics of "waking up," exploring themes like soft power, public diplomacy, and and integral thinking for a more sustainable and just world.

A conversation with Andrew Schwartz and Riane Eisler on how to construct a more equitable, sustainable, and less violent world based on a
"Partnership" rather than "Domination" paradigm.

A conversation with Andrew Schwartz and Tripp Fuller that covers a wide range of topics from a process-relational perspective, including panentheism, religious pluralism, and ecological civilization.

A dialogue on restructuring human life for an ecological civilization by rethinking community for the common good, featuring Helena Norberg-Hodge, Youngsoo Kim, and Alexandra Mitsotaki.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Becky Kiddle about indigenous insights toward spatial justice for reimagining community toward an ecological civilizaaiton.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Zack Walsh about the challenges and opportunities around commoning, complexity, and community toward an ecological civilization.

A dialogue on rethinking the future of work for an ecological civilization, featuring Sarah McKinley (Democracy Collaborative), Autumn McDonald (New America)  John Restakis (Synergia Institute).

Andrew Schwartz talks with Tim Jackson about postcapitalism, post growth economies, and the future of work for the long-term wellbeing of people and the planet.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Mike Steger about the psychology of wellbeing, and the role of meaningful work in building an economy for an ecological civilization.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Natalie Foster about reframing labor for an ecological civilization--connecting policy, economy, value, dignity, and justice, toward a new paradigm for “work.”

A dialogue on changing paradigms (the policies, practices, ethics, and priorities) in food and farming for the long-term wellbeing of people and the planet.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Richard Dunne of The Harmony Project at the Sustainable Food Trust in the UK about the intersection of education and food for an ecological civilization.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Bridget Mugambe of Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) about how agroeceology can change economic and food systems for wellbeing in Africa.

Andrew Schwartz talks with Vandana Shiva about why the world's farmers are going hungry, in a deep dive discussion on the complex web of political, economic, educational, scientific, agricultural, and social issues.

A dialogue on decolonizing the conservation paradigm with a community-based approach. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Lisa Ferguson, James Arnott, Sheherazade, & Jessie Green.

A dialogue on the benefits and challenges of public banking and the role of the banking sector in a wellbeing economy. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Ellen Brown, and Naveen Agrawal.

A dialogue on the rights of nature in a wellbeing society, co-sponsored by YES! Magazine. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Melissa Troutman, Hermann Ott, Mona Polacca, and Joe Bowersox.

A dialogue on ecological civilization and the Earth Charter. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), John Cobb, David Korten, Song Li, and Sifan Jiang.

A dialogue on reimagining education for ecological civilization. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Hee-Yeon Cho (Seoul Office of Education), Marcus Ford (Flagstaff College), Mirian Vilela (Earth Charter).

A dialogue on interfaith responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Victor Kazanjian, Joseph Prabhu, Milia Islam-Majeed, Ruth Broyde Sharone, Philip Clayton, Tarunjit Singh Butalia.

A dialogue on how COVID-19 could be a catalyst for global systems change. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Elliott Harris, Mamphela Ramphele, Vandana Shiva, Jeremy Lent, and Gunna Jung.

A dialogue on shifting paradigms toward ecological civilization. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (co-moderator), Zenobia Jeffries Warfield (co-moderator), Leah Penniman, Winona LaDuke, and Jeremy Lent.

A dialogue on transforming economies for wellbeing. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Elliott Harris, Yannick Beaudoin, Kazanao Sato, and Barbara Muraca.

A dialogue on values and worldviews for ecological civilization in connection with the Earth Charter. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Mary Evelyn Tucker, Karenna Gore, & Meijun Fan.

A dialogue on systemic racism and ecological civilization. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Mamphela Ramphele, Nafeez Ahmed, Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Vanessa Nakate, and Richard Rose.

A dialogue on transforming economic systems for the common good. Featuring Wm. Andrew Schwartz (moderator), Kate Raworth, Stewart Wallis, Marjorie Kelly, David Korten, and Gunna Jung.

Wm. Andrew Schwartz speaks about "Fixing the Hole in the Boat: The Radical Vision of Ecological Civilization" at the International Conference on Ecozoic Culture in Paju, South Korea.

PODCAST EPISODES

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew talks with systems thinkers David Stroh and Marilyn Paul about big picture thinking for ecological civiilzation.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew talks with Indra Adnan about her bookThe Politics of Waking Up, in relation to an ecological civilization.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew talks with Steve Waddell about systems thinking and systems transformation toward an ecological civilization.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew talks with Riane Eisler about the domination and partnership continuum for a peaceful and sustainable world.

The Good Dirt

Andrew talks with Mary & Emma from Lady Farmer about what it means for humans to live sustainably on the Earth.

Homebrewed Christianity

A conversation with Andrew Schwartz and Tripp Fuller on panentheism, religious pluralism, and ecological civilization.

Homebrewed Christianity

A conversation with Andrew Schwartz and Tripp Fuller on panentheism and the fundamentals of process theology.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Tim Jackson about postcapitalism, post growth economies, and the future of work.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Mike Steger about the the psychology of wellbeing and meaningful work for an ecological civilization.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Natalie Foster about the rethinking work for a wellbeing economy toward ecological civilization.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Richard Dunne about the intersection of education and food for an ecological civilization.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Bridget Mugambe about how agroecology can change economic and food systems for wellbeing in Africa.

EcoCiv Podcast

Andrew Schwartz talks with Vandana Shiva about why the world's farmers are going hungry.

EcoCiv Dialogues on Global Systems Change

Andrew Schwartz moderates a dialogue on "The Next Economy," featuring Kate Raworth, Stewart Wallis, Marjorie Kelly, David Korten, and Gunna Jung.

EcoCiv Dialogues on Global Systems Change

Andrew Schwartz moderates a dialogue on Covid-19 and global systems change, featuring Vandana Shiva, Elliott Harris, Mamphela Ramphele, Gunna Jung, and Jeremy Lent.

You Have Permission Podcast

Dan Koch interviews Andrew Schwartz about his new book, Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews Worship the Same God?

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Matthew Segall (philosopher at the California Institute of Integral Studies).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and David Vetter (organic farming pioneer).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan (human rights activist).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and David Korten (author, speaker, activist, and critic of corporate globalization).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Brian McLaren (author, speaker, activist, and public theologian).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (Korean Buddhist monk and activist).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Isabella Alexander (writer, anthropologist, and filmmaker).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Jeremy Lent (author of The Patterning Instinct).

EcoCiv Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and John B. Cobb, Jr. (environmentalist, philosopher, and theologian).

Brew Theology Podcast

At this Open and Relational Extravaganza, Andrew talks about the complexities of religious identity in a world of change.

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

A conversation between Andrew Schwartz and Tripp Fuller on religious pluralism.

PAST LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

"The Problem with Western Thought: Aristotle's Mistake and Whitehead's Alternative" Northwest Philosophy Conference, Lewis & Clark College (November 1-2, 2024)

"Response to Albert R. Spencer's 'Gaming the  System'" Northwest Philosophy Conference, Lewis & Clark College (November 1-2, 2024)

"A Universe of Subjects: On Whitehead's Philosophy of Organism" Philosophy Colloquium, Lewis & Clark College (October 18, 2024)

"The Future of Process Philosophy: A Roundtable Discussion," Harvard University (September 27, 2024)

"Learning from Living Systems: Biomimicry and the Principles of Ecological Civilization," 17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization, Claremont (May 25, 2024)

“Green is More Than Gold: A Wellbeing Economy for Ecological Civilization,” 7th International Green Development Forum at Pu’er University, China (Dec 20, 2023)

“A Whiteheadian Foundation for World Peace,” United International College, Zhuhai, China (Dec 17, 2023)

"Process Parenting: Some Thoughts on Tiny Humans," at 16th Process Summer Institute (August 21, 2023)

"From Making a Killing to Making a Life: Process Philosophy for a Better Economy" at 13th International Whitehead Conference (July 29, 2023)

"Rethinking Economies for Ecological Civilization" at 50th Anniversary Conference of the Center for Process Studies (February 17, 2023)

Panel Response to The Elephant is Running at Online International Open and Relational Theologies Conference (February 10-11, 2023)

"Panel: Facing Apocalypse: Climate, Democracy, and Other Last Chances," ORTline (February 19, 2022)

"Nonviolent Metaphysics: Aparigraha as Ahimsā in Process Philosophy," Beyond Violence Conference (February 18, 2022)

“Response: Interreligious and Ecumenical Perspectives on Panentheism,” American Academy of Religion (November 20, 2021)

"Beyond Binaries: Varieties of Nondualism in Process Thought," Nondualism Project (March 20, 2021)

"Change Your Worldview, Change the World: Process Thought and Ecological Civilization," Process Philosophy and Ecological Civilization Lecture Series (February 26, 2021)

"5 Topics for the Future of Theology Without Walls," American Academy of Religion (December 3, 2020)

"Rethinking Biosecurity for an Ecological Civilization," Taihe Civilization Forum (September 10, 2020)

"Covid-19 is a Civilization Crisis: 5 Process Insights Toward Ecological Civilization," International Symposium on Covid-19 and Process Philosophy (August 23, 2020)

"Learning with Whitehead" A Process Philosophy of Education for an Ecological Civilization," Cobb Institute (May 19, 2020)

"Addressing Root Causes and Promoting the Common Good: Rethinking the Role of Philosophy, Indigenous Traditions and Religion in Environmental Studies," University of Oregon (March 4, 2020)

"Putting Philosophy to Work: A Relational Worldview for the Common Good," Willamette University (February 26, 2020)

"Can a Relational-Event Ontology Save the World: Whitehead’s Philosophy of Nature & Ecological Civilization," United International College, Zhuhai (December 14-15, 2019)

"The Globalization of Ecological Civilization," Duke-Kunshan University (December 10-12, 2019)

"Mormonism and Theology of Religions," American Academy of Religion (November 23-26, 2019)

"Liberal Arts: Values and Worldviews in Higher Education," University of La Verne (October 23, 2019)

"A Jain, A Methodist, and Pope Francis Walk Into A Bar: Non-Violence, Holiness, and Care for Our Common Home," Yeoju Eco Forum, Korea (October 3-5, 2019)

"Los Angels County: Models for Region-Based Urban Culture Toward Ecological Civilization," Culture City Dobong Connection Symposium. Seoul, Korea (October 2, 2019)

"What will the Ecological Civilization Look Like?" Ecological Transition From Philosophy to Policy. Seoul, Korea (September 30 - October 1, 2019)

"Transreligious Theology: A Process Approach to Theology Without Walls," Future of Process Theology, Fairbanks, Alaska (July 24-27, 2019)

"Absolute Relativity: Truth and Contradictions in Jain Philosophy," University of Dusseldorf (June 27, 2019)

"Theology of Religions & the Problem of Truth," University of Würzburg, Germany (June 29, 2019)

"Can Philosophy Save the World?" Willamette University (June 17-18, 2019)

"Becoming Eco-People: Holistic Human Development for Ecological Civilization," 13th International Forum on Ecological Civilization, Pitzer College (April 19-20, 2019)

"Teaching & Learning as Adventure: Beyond the Transmission of Inert Ideas," University of LaVerne (April 24, 2019)

"Just Faith," Our Lady of Assumption Parish (February 11, 2019)

"The Cosmic Mulligan: Identity & Becoming in 'The Good Place,'" Wesleyan Theological Society (March 15-16, 2019)

“Theology Without Walls: Motive, Means, and Opportunity” (American Academy of Religion – 2018)

“Panexperientialism and Panentheism: An Open and Relational Perspective” (American Academy of Religion – 2018)

“Becoming Religious—Religions Becoming: An Open and Relational Perspective on Religious Identity” (Brew Theology Event – 2018)

“10 Thoughts on Urban Regeneration for Ecological Civilization” (International Forum on Ecological Urban Development and Regeneration, South Korea – 2018)

“Fixing the Hole in the Boat: The Radical Vision of Ecological Civilization” (International Conference on Ecozoic Culture, South Korea – 2018)

"Reframing Sustainable Development for Ecological Civilization" (Shanxi University, China – 2018)

"A Living Philosophy: Ecological Civilization in Theory & Practice" (13th Sino-US Process Summer Academy, China – 2018)

"Drops of Experience: Process Thought & Value Theory" (13th Sino-US Process Summer Academy, China – 2018)

"A New Paradigm: UN Sustainable Development & Ecological Civilization" (Assisi, Italy – 2018)

"How to Save the World: A Presumptuous Manifesto" (12th International Forum on Ecological Civilization – 2018)

“A Vision of Hope: The Ecological Civilization Alternative” (Green Transition Toward Ecological Civilization: A Korea-US Dialogue – 2017)

“A Shortcut on the Jain Path of Liberation: Aparigraha as Ahimsā in a Process Metaphysic” (11th International Whitehead Conference, University of the Azores – 2017)

"Bid Ideas for Social Change: Toward Ecological Civilization" (Spirit of Humanity Forum, Reykjavik, Iceland – 2017)

“Claremont Energy Vision” (Harvey Mudd College – 2017)

“New Frontiers in Theology” (Claremont School of Theology – 2017)

“Ecological Civilization: A System of Systems in Interrelated Process” (South China Normal University, China – 2016)

“The Metaphysics of Language: True, False, and Other?” (Sichuan Normal University, China – 2016)

“The Good Life and the Common Good: Positive & Process Psychologies for an Ecological Civilization” (Shandong Normal University, China – 2016)

“Constructive Postmodern Education for an Ecological Civilization” (Huanghe Science & Technology University, China – 2016)

“Redefining Success: Organic Marxism for Ecological Civilization” (Taiyuan University of Technology, China – 2016)

“Relational Education for the Common Good: A Constructive Postmodern Education for an Ecological Civilization” (Process Education Conference, Beijing, China – 2016)

“The Good Life and the Common Good: Positive & Process Psychologies for an Ecological Civilization” (Naijiang Normal University, China – 2016)

“Redefining Success: Organic Marxism for Ecological Civilization” (Beijing Normal University, China – 2016)

“Philosophy Not Just for Philosophers: A Philosophical Critique of Abstraction and the Fallacy of Misplaced Concreteness” (American Philosophical Association – 2016)

“Bruce to Caitlyn: Gender Identity and a Theology of New Birth” (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2016)

“Wesley and Whitehead: The Past and Future of Wesleyan-Holiness Identity” (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2015)

“Book Panel: A New Generation of Wesleyan Theology” (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2015)

“Nagarjuna and Paradox: A Diaelethic Foundation for Buddhist Inspired Religious Pluralism” (World Perspectives on Philosophy and Religion – 2014)

“Non-dualism & Religious Pluralism: Truth and Difference in Sankara’s Advaita Vendanta” (AAR Pacific Northwest Regional Meeting – 2013)

“Entire Sanctification and Annata: A Wesleyan-Zen Conversation” (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2013)

“My Beliefs Are Justified – Are Yours?: Analytic Philosophy of Religious Epistemology” (Wesleyan Philosophical Society – 2013)

“Jaina Logic and the Paradox of 'Absolute Relativity',” (CGU Student Research Conference – 2013)

“Justifying Belief – Justifying Beliefs: A Pluralistic Critique of Religious Epistemology” (AAR Western Regional Meeting – 2013)

“Truth and Falsity in Jainism: Relativity and Religious Pluralism” (P.V. Research Institute, Varanasi, India – 2012: in association with Benares Hindu University and the International School for Jain Studies)

“Deeper Religious Pluralism: Whiteheadian Pluralism Beyond Griffin and Cobb” (AAR Pacific Northwest Regional Meeting – 2012)

“How 'Truth' Limits Interreligious Dialogue: What Wesleyan's Might Learn from Theravada Buddhism” (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2012)

“'Orientational Pluralism': An Experiential Theory of Epistemic Justification” (Wesleyan Philosophical Society – 2012)

“Consensus, Dissensus, and Postmodernism: Navigating Disagreement Between Arminius and Calvin with Nicholas Rescher” (PLNU Wesleyan Center Conference – 2012)

“Claiming Epistemic Superiority: Plantinga’s Defense of Christian Exclusivism” (Live Options in Religion Conference – 2011)

“Grounding Interreligious Dialogue in Wesleyan Ecclesiology: Applying Paul Knitter's Liberation Theology of Religions" (Wesleyan Theological Society – 2011)

"Hot or Not?: Perception, Truth, and Popular Culture" (Wesleyan Philosophical Society – 2011)