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Not of Woman Born? Extra-Uterine Destining and the Individual, Social and Spiritual Implications of Ectogenesis
No full textThe development of ectogenesis or artificial womb technology is currently ongoing and likely to be in use in the near future. This qualitative study analyzes the potential individual, social and spiritual implications of ectogenesis. It argues that while there may be therapeutic benefits to the artificial womb, it will ultimately result in dehumanization and alienation from the body. While much of the current conversation about this technology addresses the health implications to the fetus and neonate, this dissertation investigates the possible impact of artificial wombs on women. It employs Martin Heidegger’s philosophy of technology as a model to assist in understanding and engaging with ectogenesis. It further exhibits how modern obstetrical practices and technologies are part of a larger historical epoch that seeks ultimate efficiency, control, and reduction of uncertainty. Extra-uterine destining is a novel term coined here to describe this long and varied manipulation of reproduction. Synthetic wombs represent the zenith of such thinking and technological acceptance and influence. This study evaluates the importance of pregnancy and childbirth as valuable life events that can evoke awe. It contends that in order to live a fully human life, people should prioritize phenomenological, peak experiences such as childbirth. Maternal experiences are foundational to society and provide all people a common link—shared natality and birth. It is incumbent on us to address the reality of ectogenesis. If not, homo sapiens will likely enter the ultimate unknown-- that of not being of woman born
The Gaspee Affair: From Namquid Point to Botany Bay
No full textDavid Stuart was Australia’s Ambassador in Vienna from August 2012 until October 2016. His diplomatic career included postings to the United Nations in New York and in Washington, Jakarta, and Madrid. He was a senior representative in UN, IAEA and other discussions on nuclear disarmament, proliferation threats and nuclear safety and security. Now retired, Stuart is researching Australian colonial history. In 2019, he presented papers on “The First US Pivot to the Pacific: American Maritime Contact with the Australian Colonies, 1788–1818” at the Australian Historical Association Conference and “The American Presence in Hobart Town” at the Hobart Whaling Conference, and has since published on American trade with the colonies in History Compass
Salve Regina College Class of 1960 Recollections
No full textFive members of the class of 1960 gathered on June 29th 2022 at McKillop Library to reminisce about their time at Salve Regina. Topics included dorm life, classes, professors, social life in Newport, and recollections of the Sisters of Mercy
Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
No full textThis session will provide community members with avenues to enhance their cross-cultural competencies and awareness of other cultures. Participants will be able to have intentional opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and dialogue with each other. Participants will be able to explore the ways in which culture affects the lives, experiences and decision making of Salve Regina community members and those beyond
How to Be an Effective Ally
No full textThis session will focus on providing attendees with tools to support marginalized populations at both the personal and systemic levels. The presenter will help attendees with identifying specific strategies for becoming more effective allies
Arts for Social Action: Integrationt he Mercy Mission into Your Daily Practice on Campus
No full textNycole Matthews and Melody Gamba will share their community-based, anti-oppressive pedagogical approach, engaging workshop participants in the story of Black Americans while examining their own power and privilege through art making. This interactive workshop will blend arts-based reflection and community conversation to widen experiences beyond a theoretical context in hopes of cultivating compassionate social activists who embody the mercy mission on campus and beyond
Not of Woman Born? Extra-uterine Destining and the Individual, Social, and Spiritual Implications of Ectogenesis
Get PDFThe development of ectogenesis or artificial womb technology is currently ongoing and likely to be in use in the near future. This qualitative study analyzes the potential individual, social and spiritual implications of ectogenesis. It argues that while there may be therapeutic benefits to the artificial womb, it will ultimately result in dehumanization and alienation from the body. While much of the current conversation about this technology addresses the health implications to the fetus and neonate, this dissertation investigates the possible impact of artificial wombs on women. It employs Martin Heidegger’s philosophy of technology as a model to assist in understanding and engaging with ectogenesis. It further exhibits how modern obstetrical practices and technologies are part of a larger historical epoch that seeks ultimate efficiency, control, and reduction of uncertainty. Extra-uterine destining is a novel term coined here to describe this long and varied manipulation of reproduction. Synthetic wombs represent the zenith of such thinking and technological acceptance and influence. This study evaluates the importance of pregnancy and childbirth as valuable life events that can evoke awe. It contends that in order to live a fully human life, people should prioritize phenomenological, peak experiences such as childbirth. Maternal experiences are foundational to society and provide all people a common link—shared natality and birth. It is incumbent on us to address the reality of ectogenesis. If not, homo sapiens will likely enter the ultimate unknown-- that of not being of woman born
Plato and the Justice That Is Harmony
Get PDFPlato treats of the topic justice in the Republic, offering the concept of harmony as a perspective from which to examine this difficult concept. An ideal existing in a realm that is separate from the human and physical cosmos, justice is difficult to explain and even more so to achieve. Plato\u27s disenchantment with his beloved city urges him on in this difficult task, especially difficult because the word harmony refers to tuning patterns for lyres and not to agreeable blending of musical notes. Does he achieve his goal