The Sense of Injustice: On Exploitation, Racism and Sexism
How do people suffering from exploitation, racism and sexism feel? When do they rise up in anger against what’s happening to them? For many of them, their anger is often prompted by a sense of injustice. This course explores the political meaning of this sense of injustice. First, we will investigate the exploitation of people. Then we will discuss the past and present of racism and of sexism. And finally, we will look into the possibilities and limitations with regard to resisting injustice. The issues dealt with on this course are topical, as shown by the Global Justice Movement, Black Lives Matter and the new feminist wave. The ideas of various philosophers and scientists form the basis for shedding light on these issues.
The individual lectures
1. Emotions and Politics (3 Nov)
2. Class Struggles (10 Nov)
3. Prejudice, Xenophobia and Discrimination (17 Nov)
4. Stereotypes and Gender Roles (24 Nov)
5. Evolution and Revolution (1 Dec)
Dates
Tuesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 November, and 1 December - 19:30 to 21:30
Costs whole series
UM students for free
UM employees and students from other schools €12,50
Others €25
Registration
You can register here for this lecture series.
About the speaker
Rene Gabriëls, PhD
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UM
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