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De Reflector – Beyond Elemental Loss | Podcast with environmental philosopher Marjolein Oele

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[NL volgt ENG] How can the classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—help us grapple with loss in an era of climate change? In her latest book Beyond Elemental Loss, philosopher Marjolein Oele observes how shifting elements, such as unusual weather, polluted air and sudden wildfires, can leave us feeling disoriented. Drawing on indigenous knowledge, as well as great thinkers such as Elinor Ostrom and Michael Serres, she makes a case for trust-building as a path forward. Yet, in an age of historically low trust in politics, how can trust offer a solution? Listen to this conversation between philosopher Cees Leijenhorst and environmental philosopher Marjolein Oele about her latest book, covering how we can view loss during a climate crisis through the elements, the importance of communities, and whether she is optimistic about the future. About the speaker Marjolein Oele is professor of Philosophy of the Humanities at Radboud University. She is the author of Beyond Elemental Loss: Shifting Constellations of Water, Fire, Air and Earth and E-Co-Affectivity: Exploring Pathos at Life's Material Interfaces. Her most recent research project focuses on ‘affects’ in the Anthropocene. Did you find this interesting? Subscribe to the channel on which you listened to De Reflector. For example, you will not miss any audio recording of the in-depth lectures of Radboud Reflects. The Reflector This is The Reflector. The podcast of Radboud Reflects with an in-depth interview about the latest book by a scientist. What are the big questions this book answers? What is its value to society? Sit back, listen, learn, reflect and enjoy. You can find us in your favorite podcast app, Soundcloud, Spotify or Apple podcasts and on the Radboud Reflects site. For the agenda and more information, visit www.ru.nl/radboudreflects. Do you want to stay informed about our activities? Then sign up for the English newsletter. --- NL Hoe kunnen de klassieke elementen -vuur, water, lucht en aarde - ons helpen omgaan met verlies in een tijdperk van klimaatverandering? In haar nieuwste boek Beyond Elemental Loss onderzoekt filosoof Marjolein Oele hoe verschuivende elementen, zoals extreem weer, vervuilde lucht en plotselinge natuurbranden, ons gedesoriënteerd kunnen achterlaten. Door te putten uit inheemse kennis en denkers als Elinor Ostrom en Michel Serres, pleit ze voor het opbouwen van vertrouwen als een weg vooruit. Maar in een tijd waarin het vertrouwen in de politiek historisch laag is, hoe kan vertrouwen dan toch een oplossing bieden? Luister naar dit gesprek tussen filosoof Cees Leijenhorst en milieufilosoof Marjolein Oele over haar nieuwste boek. Ze bespreken hoe we verlies tijdens een klimaatcrisis kunnen begrijpen via de elementen, de rol van gemeenschappen, en of zij optimistisch is over de toekomst. Over de spreker Marjolein Oele is hoogleraar Filosofie van de Geesteswetenschappen aan de Radboud Universiteit. Zij is auteur van Beyond Elemental Loss: Shifting Constellations of Water, Fire, Air and Earth en E-Co-Affectivity: Exploring Pathos at Life's Material Interfaces. Haar meest recente onderzoeksproject richt zich op ‘affecten’ in het Antropoceen. Vond je dit interessant? Abonneer je dan op het kanaal waarop je De Reflector hebt beluisterd. Zo mis je geen enkele audio-opname van de verdiepende lezingen van Radboud Reflects. De Reflector Dit is De Reflector: de podcast van Radboud Reflects met een verdiepend interview over het nieuwste boek van een wetenschapper. Welke grote vragen beantwoordt dit boek? Wat is de maatschappelijke waarde ervan? Leun achterover, luister, leer, reflecteer en geniet. Je vindt ons in je favoriete podcastapp, op SoundCloud, Spotify of Apple Podcasts, en op de website van Radboud Reflects. Voor de agenda en meer informatie, bezoek www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je op de hoogte blijven van onze activiteiten? Meld je dan aan voor de nieuwsbrief.

[NL volgt ENG] How can the classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—help us grapple with loss in an era of climate change? In her latest book Beyond Elemental Loss, philosopher Marjolein Oele observes how shifting elements, such as unusual weather, polluted air and sudden wildfires, can leave us feeling disoriented. Drawing on indigenous knowledge, as well as great thinkers such as Elinor Ostrom and Michael Serres, she makes a case for trust-building as a path forward. Yet, in an age of historically low trust in politics, how can trust offer a solution? Listen to this conversation between philosopher Cees Leijenhorst and environmental philosopher Marjolein Oele about her latest book, covering how we can view loss during a climate crisis through the elements, the importance of communities, and whether she is optimistic about the future. About the speaker Marjolein Oele is professor of Philosophy of the Humanities at Radboud University. She is the author of Beyond Elemental Loss: Shifting Constellations of Water, Fire, Air and Earth and E-Co-Affectivity: Exploring Pathos at Life's Material Interfaces. Her most recent research project focuses on ‘affects’ in the Anthropocene. Did you find this interesting? Subscribe to the channel on which you listened to De Reflector. For example, you will not miss any audio recording of the in-depth lectures of Radboud Reflects. The Reflector This is The Reflector. The podcast of Radboud Reflects with an in-depth interview about the latest book by a scientist. What are the big questions this book answers? What is its value to society? Sit back, listen, learn, reflect and enjoy. You can find us in your favorite podcast app, Soundcloud, Spotify or Apple podcasts and on the Radboud Reflects site. For the agenda and more information, visit www.ru.nl/radboudreflects. Do you want to stay informed about our activities? Then sign up for the English newsletter. --- NL Hoe kunnen de klassieke elementen -vuur, water, lucht en aarde - ons helpen omgaan met verlies in een tijdperk van klimaatverandering? In haar nieuwste boek Beyond Elemental Loss onderzoekt filosoof Marjolein Oele hoe verschuivende elementen, zoals extreem weer, vervuilde lucht en plotselinge natuurbranden, ons gedesoriënteerd kunnen achterlaten. Door te putten uit inheemse kennis en denkers als Elinor Ostrom en Michel Serres, pleit ze voor het opbouwen van vertrouwen als een weg vooruit. Maar in een tijd waarin het vertrouwen in de politiek historisch laag is, hoe kan vertrouwen dan toch een oplossing bieden? Luister naar dit gesprek tussen filosoof Cees Leijenhorst en milieufilosoof Marjolein Oele over haar nieuwste boek. Ze bespreken hoe we verlies tijdens een klimaatcrisis kunnen begrijpen via de elementen, de rol van gemeenschappen, en of zij optimistisch is over de toekomst. Over de spreker Marjolein Oele is hoogleraar Filosofie van de Geesteswetenschappen aan de Radboud Universiteit. Zij is auteur van Beyond Elemental Loss: Shifting Constellations of Water, Fire, Air and Earth en E-Co-Affectivity: Exploring Pathos at Life's Material Interfaces. Haar meest recente onderzoeksproject richt zich op ‘affecten’ in het Antropoceen. Vond je dit interessant? Abonneer je dan op het kanaal waarop je De Reflector hebt beluisterd. Zo mis je geen enkele audio-opname van de verdiepende lezingen van Radboud Reflects. De Reflector Dit is De Reflector: de podcast van Radboud Reflects met een verdiepend interview over het nieuwste boek van een wetenschapper. Welke grote vragen beantwoordt dit boek? Wat is de maatschappelijke waarde ervan? Leun achterover, luister, leer, reflecteer en geniet. Je vindt ons in je favoriete podcastapp, op SoundCloud, Spotify of Apple Podcasts, en op de website van Radboud Reflects. Voor de agenda en meer informatie, bezoek www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je op de hoogte blijven van onze activiteiten? Meld je dan aan voor de nieuwsbrief.

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