Im Rahmen der Vortragsreihe „Theater Forschung Ruhr“ stellen internationale Forscher*innen ihre aktuelle Arbeit in einem wissenschaftlichen Vortrag vor. Die aktuellen Veranstaltungen werden jeweils unter Veranstaltungen angekündet.
Donnerstag, 02. Juli 2026, 18 bis 20 Uhr, BlueSquare, 2 Etage
Focusing on African contexts, this lecture analyzes the epistemic significance of oral indigenous knowledge systems and their role in broadening our understanding of legitimate philosophical practices beyond written traditions. Alternative epistemologies recognize diverse forms of knowing, grounding knowledge in local histories, practices, and experiences. The lecture examines how orality shapes conceptions of wisdom, knowledge, and knowledge production in African philosophical discourses. Historically—and often contemporarily—African epistemologies are characterized by communal orientation, an emphasis on lived experience, and reliance on oral transmission, in contrast to the literate, text-centered traditions of ‘Western’ philosophy. By discussing selected case studies, the lecture demonstrates how oral forms and indigenous conceptual schemes constitute rich, though frequently marginalized, philosophical resources. In conclusion, it advocates a critical reassessment of philosophical canons and epistemological standards, calling for the recognition and integration of a plurality of philosophical practices and traditions.
Anke Graneß is professor of philosophy at the University of Hildesheim and one of the co-directors of the DFG-funded Centre for Advanced Studies “Philosophizing in a Globalized World – Historical and Systematic Perspectives”. Her research interests include history of philosophy, philosophy in Africa, intercultural philosophy, global justice and feminist theory. Her recent publications include Philosophie in Afrika. Herausforderungen einer globalen Philosophiegeschichte (Suhrkamp 2023).
Donnerstag, 07. Mai 2026, 18 bis 20 Uhr, BlueSquare, 5. Etage
Various international forms of cultural exchange and cooperation have existed for centuries. Whilst cultural exchange between European and, for example, Arab cultures was taken for granted in the Middle Ages, it was exploited in the 19th century to serve colonial and nationalist agendas. These historical lines are crucial, as transnational cultural policy today faces the challenge of linking different perspectives whilst simultaneously countering increasing polarisation in both international and national cultural scenes. Cultural policy approaches that use art to explore diversity of voices still appear to be leading the way. But are these concepts still socially effective in a world that is becoming increasingly autocratic?
Julius Heinicke is Professor of Cultural Policy and holder of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policies for the Arts and Transformation. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto in Canada and the University of Arts in Belgrade.
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