Prof. em. Dr. Arturo Escobar
Arturo Escobar is an activist-researcher from Cali, Colombia. He is professor of anthropology emeritus at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Adjunct Professor, PhD Program in Environmental Sciences, Universidad del Valle, Cali. His most recent books are Designs for the Pluriverse (2018); Pluriversal Politics (2020); and Relationality: An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human (2024, with M. Osterweil and K. Sharma).
Public Lecture "Against Terricide. Designs for Pluriversal Transitions"
In his public talk, Arturo Escobar will discuss his outline for pluriversal transitions based on relationality and a design practice centered on the care of life. He will present an example of regional transition design in Colombia.
23 September 2024, 06.15–08.00pm
Online via Zoom
Workshop "Polycrisis and Civilizational Transitions"
24 September 2024, 03.00pm–06.00pm
Online via Zoom
for PhD students and advanced Master students of the University of Bern
Arturo Escobars work on pluriverse, transitions, relationality, activism, and terracide resonates with projects in arts, design, and social sciences. This workshop, based on his book «Relationality: An Emerging Politics of Life Beyond the Human,» examines the shift from an ontology of separation to one of relationality.
Key points of the workshop include:
- Relationality vs. Ontology of Separation: Discussing relationality as a new foundation of life compared to traditional ontologies of separation.
- Defining Ontology: Exploring multiple definitions of «ontology» to understand its implications.
- Reactivating Co-Creativity: Presenting a case study of a systemic regional transition in the Cauca River Valley, addressing social and climatic crises.
- Applying Concepts to Research: Encouraging participants to apply Escobar›s theoretical concepts to their own research projects.
Participants will gain insights into how relational principles can transform their research and practice.
ECTS
1.5 (Pflicht- oder Wahlpflichtbereich ICS und GS / Wahlpflichtbereich SLS, SINTA, open to (Post)Docs and master students and interested parties at the University of Bern and beyond)
Language
English
Anmeldung
via KSL und E-Mail an sophia.marxer@unibe.ch
