Why have people been standing up for others for centuries? What motivates them? In what way was charity established and acted out in various ages? Continue reading Exhibition questions caritas in the present day
Category Archives: Reviews
Reviews of books, films, expositions that are internationally accessible. We think (non-academic) books, films and exhibitions can tell us something about how society at large, authors or artists look at care ethical issues such as vulnerability, how relationships generate responsibilities and how political decisions influence the life of all of us as caregivers and carereceivers. Their view may help us to further develop our own views and understand our own sentiments.
Tomorrow is uncertain
In their seemingly simple film Deux jours, une nuit (2014) and in sharp sunlight the Dardenne brothers show a young woman fighting for her job: Sandra. Continue reading Tomorrow is uncertain
Book: The Core of Care Ethics
Earlier this year a new book about care ethics became available: ‘The Core of Care Ethics’ by Stephanie Collins. Continue reading Book: The Core of Care Ethics
In the name of…
The film takes us to the countryside. We see boys at some kind of correctional institute learning how to lead a well-organised life. Their solidarity is extreme. Continue reading In the name of…
Vulnerability: Book review by Joan Tronto
Prof. Joan Tronto, well-known for her contribution to care ethics, reviewed a book on vulnerability. The book titled ‘Vulnerability: New Essays in Ethics and Feminist Philosophy’ was edited by Catriona Mackenzie, Wendy Rogers, and Susan Dodds. Continue reading Vulnerability: Book review by Joan Tronto
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