The workshop aims at bringing together scientists of different research fields, as well as representatives of various civil associations, sharing a common interest in discussing the distinct meanings that the concept of "emancipation" has acquired throughout history and the varied political projects it has inspired, particularly those with a cosmopolitan scope. 

We will discuss at the workshop following  aspects of the concept and phenomenon of emancipation:

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- emancipation as "thinking for yourself", as "having the same social conditions" etc. 

- emancipation by evolution, transformation, rupture, revolution, conquest of rights etc.

- emancipation from a tutor, a guardian, an authority, a situation of inferiority etc.

- cosmopolitanism as emancipation

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On the occasion of this workshop,  Vladimir Safatle's book, Dar Corpo ao Impossível (To  Give Body to the Impossible), will be launched.

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This workshop is financed by national funds through the FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. (Foundation for Science and Technology, Public Institution, Portugal) within the project Cosmopolitanism: Justice, Democracy and Citizenship without Borders  - PTDC/FER-FIL/30686/2017

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This event endorses and promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals by raising awareness and reflexivity and by advancing a vision of a just world. Particularly the following goals are envisaged: Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere; Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries; Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts;  Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels;  Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. 

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