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| Politeia Conference 2010 - Living in Global Cities and Suburbs - 11-05-2010 |
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Metaforum Leuven and the Centre for Ethics have invited two internationally renowned scholars to share their views on modern physical and mental space at this year’s Politeia Conference. Saskia Sassen will explain what has happened to large cities in the past decades and what we can learn from these developments. Richard Sennett will analyse the relationship between respect and the current competitive educational system.
Programme
2 p.m.: Expert seminars (by invitation)
- Saskia Sassen: ‘Territory, Authority, Rights’ (anya.topolski@hiw.kuleuven.be)
- Richard Sennett: ‘Employees’ Autonomy under Pressure in Late Capitalist Societies’ (bart.pattyn@oce.kuleuven.be)
7 p.m.: Introduction by Prof. Mark Waer, rector
7.05: Musical opening by Roel Dieltiens: fragments from Bach’s third cello suite
7.15: Lecture by Prof. Saskia Sassen
7.45: Musical interlude by Roel Dieltiens: Bach’s first cello suite
8 p.m.: Lecture by Prof. Richard Sennett
8.30: Conversation between Prof. Sennett and Prof. Sassen
8.50: Conclusion by Prof. Bart Pattyn
9 p.m.: Reception hosted by the city of Leuven
The Politeia Conferentie 2010 takes place on Tuesday May 11th at 7 p.m. at the Promotion Hall of the University, Naamsestraat 22, Leuven. Entrance is free for those who have registered by May 1 on www.politeia-conference.be. For more information, please contact Veerle Achten, veerle.achten@oce.kuleuven.be or 016 32 37 87. |
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