In a world marked by unprecedented global interconnection and universal claims to justice, deeply entrenched injustices continue to persist, especially in the context of indigenous peoples. This thesis begins from a simple but pressing question: how come certain forms of injustice remain unseen or insufficiently addressed within our prevailing theories of justice? This research argues that part of the answer lies in our epistemic practices—the ways knowledge is produced, validated and mobilized in theorizing justice. It explores how dominant theoretical frameworks, while designed to promote fairness and universality, can also generate forms of blindness that obscure the historical and social realities of those most affected by injustice. Through a critical engagement with contemporary theories of justice and objectivity, the thesis proposes a “realized epistemology”: an approach that emphasizes the inseparable relationship between knowledge and justice. Grounded in encounters with the indigenous Pulangiyen community in Mindanao (Philippines), the research shows how philosophical reflection can be reshaped through engagement with lived experiences of injustice, inviting a more situated and reflexive understanding of objectivity and justice. 

Jury

  • Prof. Louis CARRE (Président), UNamur
  • Prof. Stéphane LEYENS (Promoteur, Secrétaire), UNamur
  • Prof. Jeremy BENDIK-KEYMER, Case Western Reserve University
  • Prof. Anya TOPOLSKI, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
  • Prof. Krushil WATENE, University of Auckland

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La proclamation sera suivie d’un drink à la Salle académique.