Network of Institutions of Higher Education advertises a webinar on Universities, Identity and Post-Modernity
The Marist International Network of Institutions of Higher Education has organised a webinar Universities, Identity and Post-Modernity, with Michel Maffesoli. An international expert in sociology, Michel Maffesoli is considered one of the greatest specialists in post-modernity. In studies dedicated to better understanding contemporary imagination from the viewpoint of phenomenological philosophy and comprehensive sociology, he has produced more than 30 books focused on defining post-modernity paradigms.
The event organised by the Network of Higher Education will take place on October 20th, 9am (Brasilia time). It is free of charge, on Zoom, and will have simultaneous translation into Spanish and Portuguese. Interested parties can join the webinar directly at this link (Access password: 886829 – webinar ID: 981 0270 4538).
The mediator will be Prof. Dr. Juremir Machado da Silva, coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Social Communication at PUCRS. During the event, there will be an opportunity to share questions and ideas with Maffesoli.
The initiative is part of a wider effort undertaken by RIMES over the last two years. “The objective of these activities is to collaborate in the training of leaders, professors and students of the Institutions of Higher Education associated with RIMES, providing quality content about relevant and contemporary themes in the field of higher education“, emphasizes João Fett, executive secretary of the Network.
Post-Modernity
Although it is not clear exactly clear when it started, postmodernity has been recognised since the 19th century as a way of thinking that runs counter to more classical modes linked to the logic of reason, identity and objectivity.
“The topic has great relevance for the reality of RIMES. In a time of rapid change and multiple concepts of education, of who its interlocutors are and, of what the role of the university is in this scenario, the talk of Professor Maffesoli will certainly be opportune,” underlines Marist Brother Marcelo Bonhemberger, President of RIMES and Portuguese-language representative for the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS).
About the International Marist Network of Higher Education
The Marist International Network of Institutions of Higher Education is an umbrella group for 27 institutions at present. Taking their orientation from the General Administration of the Institute of the Marist Brothers in Rome, they seek to create connections of synergy and action in their respective works.
Founded in 2004, this network has as its objective the creation of opportunities for partnerships, formation and joint projects, strengthening our efforts in higher education in more than 10 countries. Learn more about the Network here
