In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational landscapes, Jacques Rancière’s concept of the “emancipated spectator,” as articulated in his works The Ignorant Schoolmaster (1987) and The Emancipated Spectator (2009), offers a profound framework for reimagining pedagogy. Rancière’s philosophy, rooted in the radical equality of intelligence and the rejection of hierarchical knowledge transmission, challenges traditional classroom dynamics...
Enhancing the Synodal Methodology of Communion, Participation, and Mission in the Parish
The synodal methodology, as promoted by the Catholic Church, emphasizes communion, participation, and mission as essential pillars for fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-oriented faith community. This approach calls for collaborative dialogue, shared responsibility, and active engagement among all members of the Church. The educational and psychological theories of Lev Vygotsky, a pioneering Soviet psychologist, offer valuable insights that...
From Hostility to Hospitality: Reimagining Cosmopolitanism through Goan-ness, Derrida and Pope Francis
Immanuel Kant’s vision of perpetual peace through cosmopolitan hospitality, rooted in the economic interdependence of nation-states, has faltered in the face of persistent global hostilities. Jacques Derrida’s deconstructive critique of Kant’s cosmopolitanism, particularly through his concepts of the New International and unconditional hospitality, offers a framework to rethink global relations beyond state sovereignty. This study explores Derrida’s ideas alongside...
The Art of Misdirection: Politicized Religion and the Geopolitical Legacy of Pope Francis
Misdirection, the magician’s play of hands, is the art of diverting attention to conceal the true action. In magic, it’s what makes the impossible seem real. In the realm of politics, misdirection operates with equal finesse, reshaping religion into a tool for power while cloaking its transformation. Across the globe, from Hindutva in India to politicized Christianity in America,...
Pope Francis and Gaza: A Legacy of Compassion and Geopolitical Courage
When Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, the world mourned not only a spiritual leader but a geopolitical figure whose compassion for those in pain redefined the papacy. Among his most remarkable legacies was his unwavering concern for the people of Gaza, particularly its tiny Christian community, during the devastating war that...
Truth in a Post-Truth World
In a world often described as “post-truth,” where narratives, power, and perception seem to shape reality more than facts, the concept of truth feels lost , if not nearly dead . As Michel Foucault observed, “regimes of truth” flow from structures of power, shaping what societies accept as valid or real. Yet, the Christian narrative of Easter—centered on the...
The Power of Parrhesia and Goa
The concept of parrhesia, rooted in both Christian theology and philosophical discourse, offers a compelling lens through which we B can explore courage, truth-telling, and transformative action. By examining the paresia of St. Peter after Jesus’ resurrection, Michel Foucault’s philosophical interpretation of parrhesia, and the unique socio-cultural context of Goa, we can envision a “Goan Paresia”—a bold, truth-driven movement...
The Autonomous Voices of Canvas
The paintings in our exhibition, “Goycho Saib,” are more than mere representations. They are vibrant objects, pulsating with their own being, transcending their role as human creations or historical tributes. Inspired by object-oriented ontology (OOO), we recognize these works as autonomous entities that speak, withdraw, and resonate in a network of relations with St. Francis Xavier, the land of...
Art as Power: Harnessing Creative Potential
In the intricate tapestry of human civilization, art has long been celebrated as a medium of beauty, expression, and transcendence. However, philosophers like Boris Groys challenge conventional views of art as a passive or decorative object, instead positioning it as an active force that shapes ideologies, manipulates perceptions, and negotiates the tension between autonomy and control. Groys’ seminal collection...
Art as Anachronistic: Embracing Untimeliness
Giorgio Agamben’s philosophical ideas offer a unique perspective on our relationship with time. His concept of “untimeliness” challenges conventional notions of progress, history, and contemporaneity. For Agamben, untimeliness is not a rejection of the present but a radical way of engaging with it. In the context of our art exhibition, Agamben’s idea of untimeliness helps us understand how time...
