Humanities Matter by Brill
With the challenges the world is facing today, the humanities and social sciences are needed and more relevant than ever to help us understand what it means to ‘lead a good life’. The authors and editors, with whom Brill collaborates, dedicate their academic life to asking critical questions on globalization, the rise and fall of societies, migration, the functioning of our democracies, the history of conflicts and international relations, inequality, water security or climate change, to name just a few. In this year’s article we let our authors and editors explain – from their personal perspectives – why it is crucial for society to continue investing in research in the humanities and social sciences. They give us a glance into their field of research, individual work, methodologies and motivation, and they demonstrate why the humanities have been and will remain a vital pillar of academia and society.
Podcasting since 2020 • 99 episodes
Humanities Matter by Brill
Latest Episodes
Protecting the Planet and its People: Environmental Human Rights Law
This month on Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at a groundbreaking environmental human rights law being developed in Latin America and the Caribbean. What is it? How is it connected to the Escazú Agreement and the American Convention on...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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40:05
Growing Communities: Exploring Regenerative Agrourbanism and Sustainable Food Systems
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we look at the role of regenerative agrourbanism in creating sustainable urban living spaces. How can urban agriculture boost local economies and enhance community well-being? Is it possible to strike a bal...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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45:52
Shaping A Sustainable Future: The Role of Adult Education
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore various aspects of adult education, including the influence of Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, impact of environmental education on social change, and challenges and opportunities when it comes...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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46:15
Difference, Diversity, and Intersectionality in Adult Education and Beyond: A Pride Month Special Episode
It’s pride month!In this episode, we discuss the importance of an intersectional approach to research, the role of adult educators in fostering inclusive learning environments, the power of pop culture in addressing gender and sexuality ...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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58:49
Breaking Boundaries: Navigating Critical Pedagogy in Today's Educational Landscape
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore how partnerships among schools, communities, and higher education institutions can help disrupt inequitable social processes. We highlight the unique perspectives that Black educators bring to ac...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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40:26