UL Institute of Philosophy and Sociology

Several events will be available at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia.

1. Discussion: "Those who rule the world meet in one room: a Jew, a Jesuit, a Freemason and an Opus Dei numerary"

Conspiracy and conspiracy theories are as old as humanity itself. People tend to mythologise, demonise and easily explain everything they do not know, do not understand or have never seen. What is not easy to understand, people often try to find easier answers to everything that is happening in the world, especially in times of turmoil and crisis. Complex events are reduced to the evil intentions of secret groups, which creates the illusion of clarity and control. Such opinions are used as tools to demonise people or groups. But ignorance also contributes to the spread of these delusions.

Representatives of Jewish, Jesuit, Masonic and Opus Dei communities will be invited to the discussion to share their experiences about the influence and presence of conspiracy theories in their activities.

Contact information: Inese Runce, inese.runce@lu.lv, 26810848

LZP project "Genealogy of Conspirituality in 20th Century Latvia" lzp-2023/1-0142

2. Discover the post-exile phenomenon

Visitors will have the opportunity to dissect the post-exile phenomenon together with researchers: listen to fragments of the life stories of exiled Latvians; get to know Latvian tattoos, through which diaspora Latvians affirm their important connection with Latvia; participate in quizzes and jointly create a world map "Where do Latvians live?"

Contact information: Maija Krūmiņa, maija.krumina@lu.lv, 26364345

LZP project "Post-exile phenomenon: transformations and adaptations in the Latvian exile community after 1991" lzp-2024/1-0114

N.B. Registration for the event is not required.

• Fields of research: Philosophy, sociology, anthropology, oral history
• Time and duration of the event: 
• Location: Kalpaka bulvāris 4, Riga
• Transport: Any public transport that runs to the centre of Riga (Freedom Monument, Art Academy, LU central building, Vērmanes dārzs)
• Environmental accessibility: Accessible for people with mobility impairments, as well as for people with strollers