Directed by Martijn Tervoort • Documentary • With Shalini Sinha • 2019 • 35 minutes
The students talk with Buddhist philosopher Shalini Sinha, who discusses how people work to change the world around them. Professor Sinha argues for looking at the qualities of a person rather than their ego, thereby emphasizing connection to the people and world around them rather than isolation as individuals. Challenging the dichotomy between the individual and the world, the group thinks through the implications for working collectively to enact change.
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Food for Thought - You are What You E...
Directed by Martijn Tervoort • Documentary • With Michael Onyebuchi Eze • 2019 • 35 minutes
The students talk with Nigerian philosopher Michael Onyebuchi Eze, who discusses how the philosophical concept of Ubuntu can help us to think about the value of difference. Rather than seeing difference a...
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Food for Thought - Persian Balance - ...
Directed by Martijn Tervoort • Documentary • With Tina Rahimy • 2019 • 36 minutes
The students talk with Iranian philosopher Tina Rahimy about moving beyond the restrictive categorizations of language, stressing the importance of openness, respect, and adaptability in communication. Professor Ra...
