Testimonials
This programme trains us to become a better link between academic and public philosophy.
- Previous education
- Bachelor Filosofie (Radboud University)
- Programme
- Philosophy, Politics and Society
During my bachelor's programme, I was a lot more focused on the history of philosophy as well as some more "vague" realms of philosophy, such as metaphysics. Because of this, I thought it would be refreshing to look for a bit more contemporary thought that has a direct connection to societal problems. Even though it is also a bit more challenging for me since I'm less familiar with the authors that we cover in class than I'm used to, it still turned out to be a good decision, since I quite like it here.
What do you think about the atmosphere in class?
The atmosphere in class is very good. On the one hand, the class is small enough so that everybody could swiftly get to know each other, which allows for more free and open discussions, while on the other hand, the class is big and diverse enough for the discussion to always be compelling and surprising. In addition to that, a lot of the students are from other universities, which means that they all bring along different knowledge from different backgrounds.
What do you find most challenging in your Master’s?
The biggest challenge I experience regarding my Master's is that a lot of the authors that we discuss are quite new to me since the field of study is different than what I was used to. This generally is not that big of a problem though.
What is your thesis about?
I'm going to write my thesis about Frédéric Neyrat's book "The Unconstructable Earth", which sets out a critique on prevailing theories of ecology and opposes those theories with an ecology of his own.
Why do you think is it important that there are people out there with this degree? What are your plans once have received your Master's degree?
I think it is important that there are people out there with this degree because this programme trains us to become a better link between several disciplines, such as different branches of scientific inquiry, or between the government (policymakers) and companies or the general public. In addition to that, people with this specialisation could also be part of a much-needed link between academic and public philosophy.
Teachers show genuine interest in the students and are eager to help them in any way possible.
- Previous education
- Primary Education (HAN University of Applied Sciences)
- Programme
- Philosophy, Politics and Society
What do you like about the programme/specialisation and why? How has the programme/specialisation challenged you (in relation to your previous education)?
Philosophy, Politics and Society is the perfect intersection of philosophical inquiry and contemporary issues for me. It has challenged me to look carefully at the deeper structures of seemingly superficial everyday events.
What do you think about the atmosphere in class (for example the relationship between students and with the teachers/researchers)?
The programme is well-constructed and above all it invites students to participate actively. There is much room for discussion and criticism. Teachers show genuine interest in the students and are eager to help them in any way possible.
What do you find most challenging in your Master’s (specialisation)? Have you encountered any obstacles?
So far I have not encountered real obstacles. However, the challenging programme stimulates me to get the most out of myself. The very precise and thorough feedback of the teachers contributes to this. Ultimately, this has surely helped me to reach the next level of my writings and my academic skills.
Are you currently doing an internship? Or what is your thesis about?
Currently, I am writing my thesis about the ontological modality of the phenomenon of the public debt.
Why do you think is it important that there are people out there with this degree? What are your plans once have received your Master's degree?
People with this master degree show a great expertise in tackling global issues. They have the courage and skills to transverse boundaries by thinking outside the box, grasping issues into bigger frameworks, and coming up with new ways of engagement by reinterpreting issues.