The tenth lecture series Studium Generale - Leerstoel Kinsbergen organised by AP University College
An initiative of Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp in collaboration with deSingel and Opera Ballet Flanders
An initiative of Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp in collaboration with deSingel and Opera Ballet Flanders
What principles do we hold to be self-evident? How would dignity be a human right? Whom do we best emulate in the sphere of the arts or in the domain of the judiciary? Does the concept of dignity stand firm in today’s media? And what has been dignity’s development in the world of care?
Ten guest lecturers elucidate the concept of dignity, for themselves and their environment. Do they take the moral highway? How do they keep a clear eye, a pure soul, a straight back in dignity?
Does promoting veracity equal silence? Must the truth be sacrificed in order to advocate dignity? Standing up for the rights of the meek, while ranking the environment at second place? Advancing society by enhancing technology, ending up with a robot for arbiter?
If the previous editions of Boundaries, Passion, Conflict, Trust and Lust challenged your curiosity, this season’s Dignity will do so, no less.
About Studium Generale - chair Kinsbergen
This lecture series offers an opportunity to hear (international) lecturers in action. Annually, the theme of the series is chosen in such a way that reference can be made to every field of study. This year’s theme Lust will be highlighted from various angles. The lecturers reflect on their personal experience with the theme.
The lectures are given in English or Dutch. After each lecture, there is a short debate with the audience.
Do you want to receive information concerning the upcoming editions? Contact studiumgenerale@ap.be to leave us your contact details.
Photo: Ine Vanoeveren
The lectures take place in Dutch or English.
Tuesday October 8, 2019: Artificial intelligence: real potential or hype? (Eng.)
Mieke De Ketelaere, director Artificial Intelligence IMEC
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Tuesday October 22, 2019: Einde leven en sterven in waardigheid binnen de Islam (Dutch)
Latifa Chebaa, MOPA (Moslims en Palliatieve Ondersteuning)
Read the abstract
Tuesday November 5, 2019:
Kristof Calvo, GROEN
Lees de samenvatting
Tuesday November 19, 2019: Het recht op een ‘mens’waardig leven. (Dutch.)
Kati Verstrepen, mensenrechtenadvocaat
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Tuesday December 10, 2019: Less than human: politics of dignity, Enlightment and colonial strategies (Eng.)
Mathieu Charles, Minderhedenforum
Read the abstract
Tuesday February 4, 2020:
Dalilla Hermans, Journalist and author
Tuesday March 10, 2020: The many faces of the journalist: from the detached watchdog to the critical change agent (Eng.)
Baldwin Van Gorp, hoogleraar journalistiek
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Tuesday March 17, 2020: Tussen Medusa en de Minotaurus (Dutch)
Jeroen Olyslaegers, schrijver en theatermaker
Read the abstract
Tuesday March 31, 2020: Language and dignity (Dutch)
Jan Blommaert, sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist
Abstract to come
Tuesday april 28, 2020: (Dutch)
Jan Vandenhouwe, intendant OperaBallet Vlaanderen
Abstract to come
No entrance fee. Registration is compulsory.
All lectures start at 7 pm and finish at 9 pm. They take place at the Yellow Hall of Royal Conservatoire Antwerp:
Campus deSingel
25 Desguinlei
2018 Antwerp
Questions?
Contact studiumgenerale@ap.be