Tag Archives: Havi Carel

Understanding Epistemic Injustice (CfP, Conference, 26-27 June 2014, University of Bristol)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Understanding Epistemic Injustice 26-27 June 2014 University of Bristol Confirmed keynotes: Prof Simon Caney (Oxford), Prof Miranda Fricker (Sheffield), Prof Tamar Gendler (Yale), and Prof Rae Langton (Cambridge). The concept of epistemic injustice was introduced by Miranda Fricker and refers … Continue reading →

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Medical Humanities Research Seminar Series at the University of Bristol

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Medical Humanities Research Seminar Series University of Bristol 31 October 2013: Professor Ronald Schleifer (University of Oklahoma): ‘The Fact and Experience of Pain: The Intersection of Science and Culture’ (G16, Cotham House) 26 November 2013: Dr Antonio Casado da Rocha … Continue reading →

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Silent body – Speaking mind: how to transcend this schism? Anna Luise Kirkengen & Eline Thornquist (Seminar, University of Bristol, 24 September 2013)

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

University of Bristol Philosophy of Medicine & Medical Humanities Seminars 2013-14 Silent body – Speaking mind: how to transcend this schism? Anna Luise Kirkengen MD PhD1, Eline Thornquist PhD2 Tuesday 24 September, 5.00-6.30 Room G16, Cotham House, Department of Philosophy, … Continue reading →

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Havi Carel: the role of the patient in improving quality

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Havi Carel, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Bristol, and a patient, gives a philosophical perspective on patients and improving the quality of care at The King’s Fund’s NHS Leadership Summit 2013. She drew on her own experience of care, … Continue reading →

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‘Epistemic Injustice and Illness’ – Ian James Kidd & Havi Carel – Durham University, 24th June 2013

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

A seminar to be held at the Williams Library, St Chad’s College, Durham University on Monday 24th June from 5.00pm. Ian James Kidd, Department of Philosophy, Durham University & Dr Havi Carel, Department of Philosophy, University of Bristol. ‘In this … Continue reading →

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Illness, Narrative and Phenomenology (CfP & Workshop Announcement, University of Bristol, 9 July 2013)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Illness, Narrative and Phenomenology Tuesday 9 July 2013 Verdon-Smith Room, Institute for Advanced Studies Royal Fort House, University of Bristol BS8 1UJ Keynote speaker: Prof Brian Hurwitz (King’s College London) This one-day workshop will inaugurate the Medical Humanities research cluster … Continue reading →

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The Agony & the Ecstasy (Institute of Art & Ideas Video Debate)

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

The Institute of Art and Ideas presents: The Agony & the Ecstasy The Issue: We take it for granted that eradicating pain is desirable. And since De Quincey remarked that a quarter of human misery was toothache, remarkable strides have … Continue reading →

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‘Embracing Vulnerability: Reflections on Healing and Incurable Illness’ Prof S. Kay Toombs (Public Lecture, Bristol, 22 May 2012)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Royal Institute of Philosophy & UWE Applied Philosophy Research Group presents: Prof S. Kay Toombs (Baylor University) ‘Embracing Vulnerability: Reflections on Healing and Incurable Illness’ Date: Tuesday 22 May 2012 Venue: Waterside 3, The Watershed, 1 Canon’s Way, City Centre, … Continue reading →

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Can illness make me a better person?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Ian Kidd writes: There is a long and venerable precedent for the claim that certain experiences of illness can be morally improving. A diversity of religious and philosophical figures, ranging from the Cynics and Stoics of ancient Greece through Augustine … Continue reading →

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Can Illness Be Edifying? Ian James Kidd (Philosophy Seminar, 23 February 2012)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Can Illness Be Edifying? Ian James Kidd Philosophy Department Research Seminar – Thursday 23rd February 11am in room 005, 48 Old Elvet, Durham This paper defends an edificationist conception of illness, that is, certain experiences of illness can be morally … Continue reading →