On September 24th and 25th 2014 the Graduate School of the University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands presented a two-day conference on Practice Theories entitled ‘An Inquiry into theories of practice: Rethinking actors, materiality and organisations’. Continue reading Practice Theories Conference: lectures and interviews available online
Introductory lectures on Ethics of Care by Gregory B. Sadler
Two introductory lectures on care ethics were made available by dr. Gregory B. Sadler, lecturer at Marist College. The lectures were given as part of his Spring 2012 Ethics classes. Continue reading Introductory lectures on Ethics of Care by Gregory B. Sadler
Lectures by Carol Gilligan on Feminist Ethics of Care
Carol Gilligan is a famous American ethicist, feminist and psychologist. Her book In a Different Voice on moral development and ethical relationships was a stepping stone for the development of care ethics. Continue reading Lectures by Carol Gilligan on Feminist Ethics of Care
I care! Charity down the ages – Exhibition and website
Charity is in the news at the moment. Our welfare state is changing. How are we reacting to that? Continue reading I care! Charity down the ages – Exhibition and website
Book launch: “The Subject of Rosi Braidotti”, 17 October 2014
To celebrate the publication of the book “The subject of Rosi Braidotti”, edited by Bolette Blaagaard and Iris van der Tuin, there will be a book launch organised in London on 17 October 2014. Continue reading Book launch: “The Subject of Rosi Braidotti”, 17 October 2014
What if the doctor becomes the patient?
To experience something profound and/or severe can change you and can influence how you act. This also applies to doctors and other professionals working in a hospital who suddenly become a patient due to illness or an accident. They end up in a position of being care dependent, with concomitant feelings of discomfort, anxiety and insecurity. Continue reading What if the doctor becomes the patient?