Times of “nothingness” and emptiness have haunted these years of pandemic lockdowns, quarantines, and isolation. What can Japanese philosophy teach you about these moments and their deeper meaning? Join us and find out!
Join us on a brief tour of familiar Japanese cultural expressions to show how different philosophical traditions have been rooted in everyday life. We’ll get a grasp on everything from manga to ramen, Zen gardens and karaoke.
Berekeningen uitvoeren waar we nu enkel nog van kunnen dromen en een onkraakbaar internet, zomaar enkele beloftes van de kwantumtechnologie. En de kwantumtechnologie maakt een groeispurt door: steeds vaker koppen kranten over doorbraken en successen van de computer met ongekende rekenkracht.
During election campaign time, various parties like to make the case that we should have more scientists involved in politics. In Delft, we like to approach problems with the practical mindset of an engineer. But do we need more engineers in politics? In fact, does politics need engineers at all?
Have you ever wondered whether nuclear fuel is clean, safe, and fair enough to fit in the bigger picture of the energy transition?
Kernenergie roept uiteenlopende emoties op. Waar de een zwart omrande beelden van derde wereldoorlogen, vervuiling en nucleaire straling ziet opdoemen, ziet de ander vooral een groene toekomst zonder fossiele brandstoffen. Het beeld dat mensen hebben van kernenergie wordt dan ook al jaren beïnvloed met verschillende verhalen door Hollywood of Netflix, de media en de politiek.
The elections for the new City Council of Delft will take place on Wednesday 16 March and offer a rare opportunity for students in Delft to directly influence local politics.
What was the shape of African thought in the 20th century?
This lecture will introduce us to some of the principles of Indigenous philosophy, focusing on the ethics of reciprocity.
