The
Animal
Question
In this English spoken, multidisciplinary seminar we look into what in recent years has been dubbed ‘the animal question’ within philosophy. Sometimes, the animal question is reduced to the debate on the moral status of animals. However important that debate is, the animal question also provides us with the opportunity for a much more thorough questioning of ourselves and our relations with the more-than-human world. What does it mean, for instance, that we consider ourselves to be fundamentally non-edible as opposed to animals? Would it be possible to look at the world through the eyes of animals – indeed, to become animals ourselves? What would it entail to recognize animals as full citizens in a mixed human/ animal society?
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info@decenteringdesign.com
Designing
Landscapes
for Animals
This three day Dutch-spoken workshop is primarily aimed at students in landscape architecture but in principle open to every bachelor or master student who wants to get hands on with working for and with animals in spatial design and especially landscape architecture. Using decentering design methodologies, we explore a specific site through our own and other species senses and look at how these experiences can help us turn the site into more of a multispecies community.
Semester 02 - 2023-2024 (3 days)
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glenn.deliege@hogent.be
Primarily aimed at students in landscape architecture but open to any bachelor or master student
Scythe Mowing Ritual Development
In this workshop, the technique of scythe mowing takes center stage as a pivotal component of the grassland management initiative currently underway on our campus. This endeavour, aimed at cultivating a vibrant and collaborative community, involves both students and faculty members. By participating, you become an integral part of shaping and revitalizing the outdoor spaces, where the realms of artistic education, philosophical exploration, and ecological awareness harmoniously converge.
Join us as we embark on a journey of transformation, discovery, and collaborative exploration. Your participation not only contributes to the revitalization of our campus but also enriches the broader discourse of the intersections between art, philosophy, and ecology.
21 September 2023
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samuel.vaningelgem@hogent.be
Open to everyone. Limited spots. Registering is obligatory.
Policy
Documents Rewriting Workshop
In this workshop, we delve into the realm of your profession’s essential policy documents from a distinctive more-than-human standpoint. Participants will explore how the human-centered lens is prevailent in the policy documents, shaping our world. Reevaluate and enrich your understanding of policy through a perspective that transcends the human-centered, opening new avenues of thought and action.
Date on request
More information on request
bert.deroo@hogent.be
This workshop will be tuned to your professions’ policy documents
Decentering Perspectives through Technology
Discover the transformative potential of technologies like LiDAR, night cameras, and bat detectors in this workshop. Uncover their capacity to shift our conventional modes of perception, offering fresh insights into the landscape through a non-human-centric lens. By engaging with these tools, participants cultivate a novel perspective on landscape elements essential to the lives of non-human beings, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.
Date on request
More information on request
giliam.antonie.ganzevles@howest.be
This workshop can also be organised on-location.
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