A philosophical, ethical & artistic exploration
Description
Want to explore the concept of relationality through the lenses of environmental ethics, health, and politics? Join this winter school in Almería, Spain and engage with a wide array of philosophies, ranging from posthumanism and Ubuntu to Amazonian wisdom, all centered around the vital theme of water.
- Use these perspectives to tackle pressing contemporary challenges, such as the pollution of Mar Menor and the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean.
- Examine the legacy of Northern European colonial practices on today's energy and food production systems.
- Enrich your understanding by connecting with local art and literature, offering deeper insights.
This winter school takes place at University of Almería, Almería, Spain.
Program
Embark on an exploration of the possibilities and challenges that the concept of relationality poses for environmental ethics, health, and politics, all woven around the central theme of 'water' or 'the sea.'
We will first delve into diverse perspectives on relationality and relationships, such as those proposed by posthumanist scholars as well as non-Western philosophies such as Japanese perspectives and Amazonian ontologies. With these varied lenses, we'll investigate how to apply these ideas to contemporary issues such as the pollution of Mar Menor, the refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea, and Northern Europe's modern colonialism of the South for the North's energy and food production—for example, as illustrated by La Ruta de la Placa. Furthermore, we'll explore the potential of engaging with local (Hispanic and Arab) arts and literature to gain deeper insights.
The detailed programme of the Winter School Water, Relationality, and Ethics will soon be available.
