The Generosity of Bruno Latour: Reflections on Education, Research Methods, and a Bit of Philosophy
Authors: Erdelyi, P.
Conference: We Have always Been Hybrids: Celebrating and Remembering Bruno Latour. Symposium
Dates: 1-2 June 2023
Abstract:Latour's generosity towards younger generations of researchers offers lessons for doctoral education. I will reflect on my encounters with the person and the work of Bruno Latour during my time as a PhD student, which took place within an exploration of similarities and differences between Martin Heidegger’s and Latour's thoughts on philosophy, method, and technology. I will argue that contrasting Latour's work with that of Heidegger helps interpret and operationalise Latour's version of actor-network theory for social science research. Thinking is thanking, says Heidegger; this will be a thanking for Latour's thought and generosity.
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