Category: Allgemein
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African Feminism and Care Ethics: Research Talk with Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola
In a thought-provoking research talk, Dr. Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola explored the intricate relationship between African feminism, care ethics, and cultural practices, particularly focusing on women’s agency within traditional caregiving roles. Her discussion illuminated the nuanced ways in which feminist philosophy intersects with African cultural values and practices.
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Rethinking Philosophy with Fabien Eboussi Boulaga (Abbed Kanoor)
As a contribution to our polylogue with African philosophers, I dedicate my lecture to the Cameroonian philosopher Fabien Eboussi Boulaga (1934–2018). In three phases of his thought, we find different but interconnected cores: 1) The philosophical quest for African intellectual autonomy: From La crise du Muntu—where he deconstructs the assumptions of ethnophilosophy and global philosophy…
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(Un)übersetzbar: Was ist die Sprache der Philosophie? (Sool Park)
Philosophieren ist ein globales und als solches mehrsprachiges Phänomen. Vor dem Hintergrund der faktischen Mehrsprachigkeit des Philosophierens antworte ich auf die Frage der Ringvorlesung „Was ist Philosophie?” mit einer Gegenfrage: Was wird eigentlich übersetzt, wenn Philosophie in andere Sprachen übersetzt wird? Kann die Operation der Übersetzung helfen zu verstehen, was Philosophie im globalen Kontext sein…
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Philosophy in Dialogue: Reflexivity, Languages, and Intercultural Understanding
Prof. Tilman Borsche’s research talk explored central questions of philosophy and its practice, focusing on the interplay between language, thinking, and community, while addressing challenges in modern academia and intercultural philosophy. Borsche emphasized the essence of philosophy as the act of asking fundamental questions, which he described as “last questions.” These inquiries, though rooted in…
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Was konnte, kann und könnte ‘philosophieren’ heißen und bedeuten? (Tilman Borsche)
In his lecture “Was konnte, kann und könnte ‘philosophieren’ heißen und bedeuten?” [“What can and could ‘philosophizing’ mean and signify?”], Prof. Tilman Borsche reflects on the evolution of academic philosophy in Germany over the past 50 years, drawing from his personal experiences and broader philosophical currents. He presents philosophy not as a static object but…
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Yaovi Akakpo: African Knowledge Systems, Traditional Medicine, and the Role of Language in Philosophy
The interview with philosopher Yaovi Akakpo explored various themes at the intersection of philosophy, science, language, and traditional knowledge, particularly within African contexts. Akakpo highlighted the widespread ignorance of manuscripts in the study of philosophy and the history of science. He emphasized that African intellectual traditions have significantly contributed to Arabic-language manuscripts, often translating and…
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Rethinking Philosophy: Justice, Language, and Inclusivity Across African and Caribbean Traditions (Edwin Etieyibo, Hanétha Vété-Congolo-Leibnitz)
Rethinking Philosophy: Justice, Language, and Inclusivity Across African and Caribbean Traditions Research Talk with Edwin Etieyibo and Hanétha Vété-Congolo-Leibnitz Philosophy as Rooted in Concrete Experiences The discussions emphasized the significance […]
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Hanétha Vété-Congolo & Edwin Etieyibo: An African-Caribbean Dialogue on Philosophy
An African-Caribbean Dialogue on Philosophy Hanétha Vété-Congolo-LeibnitzEdwin Etieyibo December 5, 2024Universität Hildesheim, Hörsaal 2 and Live-Stream Series: What is Philosophy? A Critical Polylogue with Philosophers from Africa Summary The “African-Caribbean […]
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Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola: Feminist African Philosophy: New Issues and Perspectives
Feminist African Philosophy: New Issues and Perspectives Lecture by Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola November 28, 2024Hildesheim University, Hörsaal 2 and Livestream Series: What is Philosophy? A Critical Polylogue with Philosophers from […]
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Philosophy as an “Art of Relationships” (Andreas Hetzel)
Philosophy as an “Art of Relationships” Research Talk with Andreas Hetzel on Interdisciplinary Dialogue, Responsibility, and Relationality Our research talk with Andreas Hetzel explored a variety of philosophical themes. Prof. […]