Seminar

Inimkond Seminar: "Real utopianism and the university: ideas and interconnections"

The Inimkond seminar "Real Utopianism and the University: Ideas and Interconnections" by Estonian sociologist Martin Aidnik will take place on March 11th at 16:15 in room A-206.

03/11/2025 - 16:15 - 18:30

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The presentation approaches the public university as a real utopia, drawing upon the work of the American sociologist Erik Olin Wright. The speaker explores institutional democracy, academic freedom, and the curriculum as the real utopian 'constituents' of the public university. In doing so, the speaker puts forward an argument for the redevelopment of public universities, seeking to do justice to both a radical vision and practical feasibility. This imaginative reconstruction of the university advances debate in the sociology and philosophy of higher education.

Schedule:

  • 16:15–17:15: Lecture 
  • 17:15–17:45: Q&A Session
  • 17:45–18:30: Refreshments and Networking

The seminar is open to everyone and refreshments will be provided at the venue. If you intend to participate, please  by March 7th.