Politics of Knowledge and Democracy
Prof. Elizabeth Rata
University of Auckland, Australia
“Epistemic knowledge is knowledge that enables us to think what we have not experienced.”
What is the significance of epistemic knowledge in a democratic society? How does this help us respond to the politics of knowledge that we encounter on a daily basis.
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Truth, Harmony and Justice
Prof. Rohit Dhankar
Azim Premji University, Bangalore
“Peace and harmony are not static and fixed for all times in any society. They are dynamically or perpetually created conditions which constantly face new problems, and keep solving them”
Can the pursuance of Harmony alone ensure Justice? Is there more to being truthful than stating justified, true beliefs?