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On Cavellian Scepticism and Postgraduate Student Supervision

Authors :
Waghid, Y.
Source :
South African Journal of Higher Education. 2011 25(3):393-396.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

In this essay I offer an imaginary of postgraduate student supervision focusing on sceptical encounters with the other. Drawing on the seminal thoughts of Harvard philosopher Stanley Cavell (1997), particularly on his ideas on "living with scepticism", I argue that postgraduate student supervision ought to be an encounter framed by scepticism. I point out that supervising students sceptically might engender moments of acknowledging humanity within the Other, attachment to the Other's points of view with a readiness for departure, and showing responsibility to the Other.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1011-3487
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
South African Journal of Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ967419
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers