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Decolonizing Mind: Embracing Ma 間 and Anattā Through Reformulating Discourse on Self for Ecological Future (87004)

Session Information: Education & Sustainability
Session Chair: Berfin Toregün Özer
This presentation will be live-streamed via Zoom (Online Access)

Friday, 1 November 2024 13:40
Session: Session 3
Room: Live-Stream Room 2
Presentation Type:Live-Stream Presentation

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This paper examines the intersection of the Japanese concept of Ma, the decolonization of the mind, and the re-subjectivization of the self as a communal subject to propose a new discourse for an ecological future. It critiques the concept of sustainable development as a modern form of colonialism, revealing how it perpetuates separation and domination. By exploring Zen Buddhism's anattā (non-self) and the aesthetic principle of Ma, the study advocates for a relational understanding of self that transcends patriarchal and capitalist paradigms. The paper argues that true sustainability requires integrating diverse cultural perspectives and moving beyond the singular reality imposed by Western ideologies. The paper applies its methodology by critically analyzing the concept of sustainable development through a lens of conceptual and comparative analysis, juxtaposing it with non-Western philosophies such as Ma and anattā to reveal its inherent contradictions and colonial implications. Through this approach, it proposes a re-subjectification of the self and a shift in discourse towards more inclusive, relational modes of being that challenge Western-centric frameworks.

Authors:
Berfin Toregün Özer, UN-aligned, Finland


About the Presenter(s)
Berfin Toregün Özer is Research Fellow at UN-aligned,explores the intersection of coral ecosystems and digital art to understand how digital representation can raise awareness.
new materialism,social ontology, art history,videography,visual research,

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