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The Normativity of Expression| old_uid | 7443 |
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| title | The Normativity of Expression |
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| start_date | 2009/10/13 |
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| schedule | 14h-16h |
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| online | no |
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| summary | The study of human expressivity ties together three problems. First, the problem of how to study consciousness is faced with recurrent problems: We want to understand the mind and the body becomes an appendix, or we want to philosophically understand the body, but we cannot get beyond the fact of the biological body. If we turn to expressivity as a minded and bodily phenomenon we can say something of mind, body and the way they are inseparable. Second, the methodological problem of who is entitled to study expression calls for a new approach. Expressions are biological phenomena, but equally cultural and social phenomena. Only by integrating natural sciences, cultural studies and sociology can expressivity be paid respect; hence, a philosophy of nature that questions the underlying premises of an integrative approach is needed. Third, the study of expression might not be turned into an independent philosophy of expression, but we do find that the normativity of expression tells of both interpersonal understanding and social dynamics. Inherent to expressivity is something uniquely human, which reveals central features of the anthropological aspects of subjectivity. |
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| oncancel | séance annulée |
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| responsibles | Legrand |
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