Conference Highlights:
- Explore diverse perspectives within critical social theory
- Reflect on the legacy of Vladimir Fours and his contributions to critical theory of contemporary issues such as de-democratisation, political consolidation, and socio-political fragmentation
- Engage with transdisciplinary research strategies and diverse discourses
- Discuss topics including (post)Marxism, psychoanalysis, feminism, postcolonial studies, and more
Key Topics for Discussion:
- Critical social theory: history and contemporary concepts of discourses of globalization: Fours’s notion of regressive sociality
- Concepts of modernity(Post)Marxism and the critique of capitalism
- Feminist and gender theory in action: for Belarus and worldwide critical theory of media, Internet, and technology
- Postcolonial studies the normative ideal of autonomy and democracy today
- The idea of a good university and critical pedagogy
Participation Details:
Working Languages: Belarusian, Russian, English
Forms of Participation: Onsite at EHU and online submit applications until March 31, 2024, via the online form
Conference Details:
Date: June 14th – 15th, 2024
Submission deadline: March 31, 2024
Location: EHU Campus, 17 Savičiaus Str., 01127, Vilnius, Lithuania
Email: conference_depsocial@ehu.lt
Publication Opportunities:
Selected conference papers will be published in a dedicated edition of the journal Topos (EHU, Vilnius, Lithuania).
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in critical discussions and contribute to the evolving landscape of contemporary critical theory. Join us onsite or online for a thought-provoking exploration of societal transformations and the legacy of Vladimir Fours.