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SUMMARY:Existential Philosophy for Times of Change and Crisis: Difference\, disability\, diversity (4th edition 2023)
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DESCRIPTION:<p>This fourth edition of the Existential Philosophy for Times of Change and Crisis series will examine what difference\, disability and diversity mean in light of existential philosophy. While existential philosophy places the focus on the individual and on the precedence of existence over essence\, as well as on choice and freedom\, it may also have been overly optimistic about the possibility for the individual to be an authentic self in a world where social norms and institutions promote direct and indirect discrimination.</p>\n<p>Existential philosophy suggests that we are what we are in the eyes or gaze of others (Sartre) or through our acts of disclosure in the world (Beauvoir)\, or perhaps through the shared language games through which meaning is created (Wittgenstein). But what does this entail for individuals with minority bodies\, experiences or realities\, and whose experiences may be stigmatised\, misunderstood or invalidated by the general community? Do cognitive\, intellectual\, physical and sensory disabilities or differences represent challenges to authentic self-disclosure in a world that pathologises difference and in which the language for self-understanding and communication with others\, as well as an understanding and appreciation of these differences\, may be lacking? What about sex/gender minorities\, or individuals with other minority experiences of identity?</p>\n<p>Do the concepts of existential philosophy have something to contribute to discussions about disability rights and pride\, gender/sex identity and difference\, discrimination and intersectionality? Are some founding existential concepts\, such as freedom and authenticity\, potentially misguided regarding certain persons&rsquo\; experiences? Can existential philosophy provide new perspectives to promote the recognition\, respect and appreciation of difference and diversity?</p>\n<p>PROGRAMME:</p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 6 July 2023</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(CENTRAL EUROPEAN SUMMER TIME)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>9:00: Opening words</p>\n<p>9:10-10:00&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Katarzyna Gurczynska-Sady</strong>: Perfect human beings\; Why eugenics myths cannot come true?</p>\n<p>10:00-10:50&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Larissa Kolias</strong>: Western Ableism and the Logic of Purity<em></em></p>\n<p>11:00-11:50&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>J&ouml\;rg Disse</strong>: Levinas&rsquo\;s Other or the absolute respect of diversity</p>\n<p>12:00-12:50&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>M&eacute\;lissa Fox-Muraton</strong>: Autistic (Un)Masking and the Challenges of Authentic Self-Disclosure</p>\n<p>12:50-13:40&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Lisa&nbsp\;</strong><strong>Haase</strong>: Language Games as a Resource. A Wittgensteinian perspective on neurodivergent communication</p>\n<p>BREAK</p>\n<p>14:30-15:20&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Matthew</strong><strong>Coate</strong>: Repetition as Resolution vs. Repetition as Ritual: an existential analysis of OCD</p>\n<p>15:20-16:10&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Sasha</strong><strong>Simon</strong>: &lsquo\;Who&rsquo\; Are You? The Role of Objectification in Arendt&rsquo\;s Thought and Possibilities for Political Change of Oppressive Systems</p>\n<p>16:20-17:10&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Oliver Norman</strong>:&nbsp\;Diversity and Marginality: Drag as an Existential Aesthetic. Towards a Phenomenology of Drag Performance</p>\n<p>17:10-18:00&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Maddie</strong><strong>Youngman</strong>: What Lesbian Relationship Dynamics can teach us about love and individual freedom</p>\n<p><strong>Friday 7 July 2023</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(CEST)</strong></p>\n<p>10:00-10:50&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Hanna Nasielska and Maceij&nbsp\;</strong><strong>Kaluża</strong>:&nbsp\;Inability or disability? An analysis of the subject's inadequate response in Cioran and Camu</p>\n<p>10:50-11:40&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Michał Wr&oacute\;blewski</strong>: &ldquo\;The PhilosophyofFreedom&rdquo\;aftertheageofNietzsche</p>\n<p>11:50-12:40&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Daniel</strong><strong>Milewski</strong>: The concept of authenticity</p>\n<p>12:40-13:30&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Jakub Marek</strong>:&nbsp\;Drifting on Social Media. On the Phenomenon of Scrolling from an Existential Perspective</p>\n<p>BREAK</p>\n<p>14:30-15:20&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Tessa Murthy</strong>:&nbsp\;Toward an existential hermeneutics of addict experience: the role of&nbsp\;<em>Grenzsituationen&nbsp\;</em>in &ldquo\;watershed experiences&rdquo\;</p>\n<p>15:20-16:10&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Stefan</strong><strong>Bolea</strong>:&nbsp\;Cioran and 20thcentury antihumanistic literature</p>\n<p>16:20-17:10&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Alycia</strong><strong>LaGuardia-LoBianco</strong>: Selfhood\, Authenticity and mental illness</p>\n<p>17:20-18:10&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Emily</strong><strong>Martone</strong>: The Eccentric Subject: A Kierkegaardian Deconstruction of Identities</p>\n<p>18:10-19:00&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<strong>Mariah</strong><strong>Partida</strong>:&nbsp\;Heidegger and Garland-Thomson: Uncanniness\, Misfitting\, and Disability&nbsp\;</p>
ORGANIZER;CN="Mélissa Fox-Muraton";CN=Jakub Gomulka;CN=Hanna Nasielska:
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