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Reviews on theme Philosophy
Missile Attacks on Iran. What Are the Consequences? | Current affairs lecture with political scientist Bertjan Verbeek and Middle East expert Nora Stel
On June 13, 2025, the world was shocked by Israel's attack on Iran. Why is this happening, and why now? What are the implications for the region and for relations worldwide?
Voter or Capital: Who Defines Democracy? | Lecture, conversation and music with political scientist Joep van Lit, legal philosopher Maxim van Asseldonk and music by Teun van Laake
How resilient are democracies to the power of ultra-rich? Every vote counts and every person is politically equal in a democracy - in theory. But how does theory compare with reality?
Zen in an Age of Ecological Crisis | Lecture by philosophers Jason Wirth and Gerard Kuperus
How can a Zen-Buddhist perspective help us rethink our relation to the planet in the light of the ongoing ecological crisis? Learn from philosopher Jason Wirth, who pleads for a transition from political economy to political ecology.
PVV Leaves the Dutch Coalition. What Happens Now?
The cabinet has fallen. PVV leader Geert Wilders is stepping out of the coalition and withdrawing his ministers from the cabinet. What now? What are the short-term and long-term consequences of a cabinet fall?
Radboud Reflects Book Club: Hope. On a Sensible Relationship to the World | With philosopher Cees Leijenhorst and moderator Noortje Schonck
Read a recently published philosophical or in-depth book, talk about it with each other and a scholar, and draw lessons for your own life and personal development. That's the Radboud Reflects Book Club.
Do You Trust Me? Mutual Trust Between Politics, Science and Journalism | Lectures and conversation with politician Ahmed Aboutaleb, philosopher Laurens Landeweerd and journalist Kysia Hekster
Learn from politician Ahmed Aboutaleb, philosopher Laurens Landeweerd and journalist Kysia Hekster about the role of trust between the institutions.
The Power of Stories | Lecture and conversation with communication scholar Kobie van Krieken and literary scholar Dennis Kersten
What makes a story a powerful and even empowering tool for influence? But when is a story the right tool to change behaviour, for instance? What power does a good story have?
Mind Your Words. Censorship at US Universities | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Chris Nijhuis and neuroscientist Fleur Zeldenrust
Learn from political scientist Chris Nijhuis and neuroscientist Fleur Zeldenrust about the battle between Trump and US universities.
Who Is Leo XIV, The New Pope? | Current Affairs Lecture with church historian Jurijn Timon de Vos and theologian Annemarieke van der Woude
Who is Leo XIV, the new pope, and what influence will he have? Why him? Does his election have anything to do with US President Trump?
Architecton. The Beauty of Ruin | Film & Conversation with scholar of culture László Munteán
What is the difference between rubble and a ruin? Why is it that we often find the remnants of ancient buildings beautiful, romantic and authentic, while the blown-up apartment buildings in Ukraine evoke very different emotions?
Discussion Speed Date | short group conversations during lunch break
Three rounds, three statements about the university, different interactors in a small group, that's the Discussion Speed Date.
How Democracies Collapse | Lecture and Conversation with Political Scientist Carolien van Ham and Classicist André Lardinois
Is democracy inherently fragile? Learn from political scientist Carolien van Ham and classicist André Lardinois how we look at democracy nowadays.