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Origins of Racializing Thought
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Origins of Racializing Thought is a four-year research project at the University of Jyväskylä, funded by the Kone Foundation. The project critically examines the early roots and historical continuations of racializing thought within history of philosophy.
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · 26d
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Malin Grahn-Wilder discussed women in ancient philosophy on YLE’s culture broadcast, emphasizing the importance of exploring antiquity from the point of view of gender diversity. Great conversations with colleagues Elina Pyy and Marja-Leena Hänninen. Listen here in Finnish:
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Antiikin Kreikassa ja Roomassa vaikutti filosofinaisia, vaikka naisen asema olikin huono | Kulttuuriykkönen
Kouluissa opetetaan antiikin historiaa, joka on perinteisesti hyvin miehinen. Me tunnemme kuitenkin nimeltään antiikin jumalattaret kuten Afroditen, Heran ja Artemiksen. Uusimmassa antiikin tutkimukse...
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Sep 5
Why is anger a dangerous emotion? How is anger used to affect people, for example in populist rhetoric? Malin Grahn-Wilder discussed anger as a personal and political emotion in Arto Mustajoki’s podcast (in Finnish). @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social
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#17 Miten suuttumus sumentaa mielen? Asiantuntijana tutkija Malin Grahn-Wilder – Totuuden liepeillä
Facebook: Kommunikaation kompastuskiviäInstagram: @totuudenliepeillaSpotify: Totuuden liepeillä
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Sep 4
Miksi suuttumus on vaarallinen tunne? Yritetäänkö meihin vaikuttaa suuttumuksen kautta? Malin Grahn-Wilder keskustelee Arto Mustajoen podcastissa suuttumuksesta henkilökohtaisena ja poliittisena tunteena. @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social
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#17 Miten suuttumus sumentaa mielen? Asiantuntijana tutkija Malin Grahn-Wilder – Totuuden liepeillä
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Sep 3
CfP for our upcoming seminar "The People and its Enemies" is open until Sept. 19th! Organised by Malin Grahn-Wilder (ORT Project, @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social ) and Tomás Pacheco-Bethencourt (Universidad de Málaga) in Málaga on Nov.7th 2025.

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The People and its Enemies: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Logics of Exclusion
Today’s political world is increasingly defined by polarization, antagonism, and populist rhetoric, targeting the values of liberal democracy. In that regard, who are included and excluded by th...
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Jun 25
This conversation was recorded after the conference Acting Democratically: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Exclusion, organised in collaboration between the ORT-project and the University of Málaga, with @rosariolopez.bsky.social and Malin Grahn-Wilder as convenors.
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Jun 25
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Jun 25
Who are 'the people' in populist rhetoric? Dr. Tomás Pacheco-Bethencourt (Univ. of Málaga) provides a topical analysis of populism in history and today in the latest episode of our critical conversation series 'Race and Gender through History'.
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Who are the “People”? Populism, Demagoguery, and Exclusion, with Tomás Pacheco-Bethencourt
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Jun 17
Today, anger-provoking rhetoric is frequently deployed for spreading racist and xenophobic ideologies. Malin Grahn-Wilder discussed anger as a personal and political emotion @ Oriveden filosofiapäivät 14.06.2025. @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social [email protected]
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Juha Lipponen @juhalipponen.fi · Apr 4
1/9 Tässä tulee jälleen #FollowFriday Tiedespesiaali! 76 Suomi-kuplan tiede- ja tutkimustoimijaa seurattavaksi. Olkaapa hyvät! (Koko 1937 tilin lista ketjun lopussa)
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Rosario López @rosariolopez.bsky.social · Mar 11
How do colonial pasts shape racism today? Check out Marta Araujo's interview @martaraujo.bsky.social from our seminar "Acting Democratically: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of Exclusion" hosted in Málaga last Feb @ortproject.bsky.social @koneensaatio.fi shorturl.at/mVLIM
Colonial Histories and Contemporary Racism: An Interview with Marta Araújo - Koneen Säätiö
Prof. Malin Grahn-Wilder interviewed Prof. Marta Araújo about addressing colonialism and enslavement in history education, ethno-racial discrimination, and Islamophobia.
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 28
At the Universidad de Málaga with @rosariolopez.bsky.social @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social @martaraujo.bsky.social @eladcarmel.bsky.social @arthurghins.bsky.social
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 28
1-2-3-DEMOCRACY! The seminar 'Acting Democratically: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Politics of the Exclusion' included two days of insightful presentations and inspiring discussions. Thank you again for all participants! Let the good work continue!
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 27
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 27
Intellectual curiosity, respectful dialogue, and commitment to inclusive practices are core democratic values. We thank all participants for the lively discussions and inspirational exchange of ideas!

Prof. José María Rosales (Univ. of Málaga) chaired the session “Knowledge & Language”.
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
Maria Robaszkiewicz' (Paderborn University @unipaderborn.bsky.social) presentation “A Tripple-Paradox of Multilinguality: Political Inclusiveness and Exclusiveness of Communication in a Language” examined political and social language-related inclusivity / exclusivity of speaking subjects.
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
Marta Postigo's (University of Málaga) presentation discussed the relevance of Carol Pateman's classic feminist work 'The Sexual Contract' (1988) for analyzing women’s sexual exploitation and vulnerabilities in contemporary democracies.

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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
Antonio Trujillo's (Univ. of Málaga) presentation “What Makes us See each other as Equal Citizens? The Demands of the Catalonian Feminists in the Spanish Transition to Democracy
(1976-1984)” addressed the highly topical issues of reproductive health and choice.

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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 25
With @rosariolopez.bsky.social @koneensaatio.fi @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 24
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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 24
Johannes Sartou's (Aarhus University @au.dk) paper “Our Common Mother: Socialists, Anarchists, and ‘the People of the Revolution’” advocated for a more democratic understanding
of history that recognizes the complexities of class, race, and gender.

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Origins of Racializing Thought @ortproject.bsky.social · Feb 21
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