Dr. Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril brings into dialogue disability studies and Filipino philosophy, using the Filipino concepts of loob and kapwa to argue against Cartesian dualism. Meanwhile, using an intersectional feminist lens, Dr. Beverly A. Sarza critiques public policies in the Philippines concerning cycling, arguing that since these are not sensitive to gender and are exclusivist, they fail to account for the needs of Filipina cyclists.
About the speakers:
Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril is a disabled Filipinx philosopher whose research focuses on relational autonomy in healthcare through the lens of 17th century philosopher Spinoza. Her current projects include exploring the intersections between Spinoza and philosophy of disability and between Filipino philosophy and philosophy of disability. Élaina is a teaching fellow in philosophy and hosts and produces Philosophy Casting Call, an interview podcast that features underrepresented philosophers. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Aberdeen.
Dr. Beverly A. Sarza is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in De La Salle University Manila. Her research and teaching interests include aesthetics, philosophy of arts, gender studies, animal ethics, and Filipino Philosophy. She also dabbles in visual arts, such as painting, calligraphy, and photography.
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