Seminar:
Dussel on Interculturality and Transmodernity

Enrique Dussel is among the most challenging and inspiring contemporary philosophers. His work addresses concerns across the disciplines of theology, history, anthropology, geography, sociology, political theory and philosophy. The main characteristics of his work include a geopolitical, ethical and existential stance, and a strong political commitment to the excluded. He is intellectually committed to providing knowledge that contributes to radical transformations of society; globally, regionally, nationally and locally. Dussel is one of the founders and developers of Liberation Philosophy and has influenced critical political thought and action in Latin America since the 1960s.

Dussel will be the main speaker at a seminar at Roskilde University (Auditorium in building 17/18), 8 March 2010, with the following programme:

• 10.15-11.00 Keynote:
  Enrique Dussel: Interculturality and Transmodernity
• 11.00-11.30 Questions and debate
• 11.30-13.00 Break
• 13.00-15.00 Panel discussion:
  Eurocentrism and its relationships to epistemologies and academic practice, with:
  • Enrique Dussel
  • Jan Gustafsson
    Center for the Study of the Americas, Copenhagen Business School
  • Thomas Tufte
    Communication Studies, Roskilde University and Ørecomm

This encounter with Enrique Dusell is organised by the Research School on Intercultural Studies at Roskilde University. It is open to all.