On Cavellian scepticism and postgraduate student supervision

Authors

  • Y Waghid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20853/25-3-5500

Keywords:

postgraduate student supervision, postgraduate student

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.

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Published

2011-07-28

How to Cite

Waghid, Y. 2011. “On Cavellian Scepticism and Postgraduate Student Supervision”. South African Journal of Higher Education 25 (3). https://doi.org/10.20853/25-3-5500.

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (2011)

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