The NERA network 16, Philosophy of Education, hosts a pre-conference workshop in Helsinki, March 8 – 9, 2016 (from lunch to lunch) on Solidarity as a lived experience.
Philosophers of education have long since discussed the complex notions and practices of solidarity. However, as a new world order challenge earlier notions and practices, solidarity is an emerging subject to ongoing studies in various subfields of ethics and political philosophy. Conceptions of solidarity are now being analyzed and discussed among contemporary philosophers, such as Badiou, Butler, Honneth, Malabou, Taylor, Rancière and Zizek. But to what degree and in what ways do todays philosophers of education explore the many faces of solidary thoughts and actions? And how do present-day philosophers of education acknowledge solidarity as a lived experience?
To initiate a broad debate, we will hear a lecture form a well-known philosopher on this topic. We have also invited papers from distinguished members of the society – one from each Nordic country – to comment on this topical lecture. Further details on the program and other practicalities will be distributed through email to all members of the society.