Keynote Address: Wed May 12th
Revisioning Modernity: Modernity in Eurasian Perspectives
6pm-7.30pm
followed by a drinks reception
Keynote Speaker: Arif Dirlik
This presentation offers a reflection on our conceptualization of modernity, using the case of Ming China as an illustration. Intellectual developments associated with globalization have called into question the identification of modernity with Euro/America. There is much discussion presently concerning 'multiple' or 'alternative' modernities. As a consequence, 'modernity' appears increasingly as a floating signifier. I argue that the disassociation of modernity from Euro/America has implications not just for the present but also for the past. The discussion will pursue these implications to the period from the 16th to the 18th century, to the period that has been described conventionally as 'premodern'.
This public lecture will take place in the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh. Booking is not essential but is appreciated. Please send an email to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk or call our office to advise how many seats you wish to reserve.
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