What is existence from a philosophical perspective?
Erik Jansson Boström, Doctor of Theoretical Philosophy, explains how the concept of existence has evolved – from classical ideas about being and becoming to existentialism’s focus on human freedom, meaning, and authenticity.
“Religion is a hub for discussions about democracy”
What does religion mean in secular Sweden, and how does it drive societal development? These are questions that Mia Lövheim studies. Even though religious belief is no longer a key factor, our Christian heritage is very much alive in everything from our outlook on life to food and holidays, she says. Her research shows that women play a special role as innovators and purveyors of culture.
“We buy a sense of security from machines”
Dating apps, parenting apps, relationship apps... AI can guide us in most things and help us make more rational decisions. But what happens to us when new technology increasingly controls our interpersonal relationships, from everyday concerns to major life-changing decisions? Carl Öhman, a researcher at the Department of Government, studies these issues from a religion-based critical perspective.
Death and grief in Swedish children’s books
Death is blue, or a flying animal. This is how death is most commonly illustrated in Swedish children’s literature, according to a new study from Uppsala University based on analyses of 62 books. Just six out of ten books use the word ‘dead’, which may be a problem.
Rakel Eklund has studied descriptions of death in children’s books
Giving a voice to the dead
Patrick Randolph-Quinney, a researcher at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, has dedicated his life to getting to know the d...
Spiritual preparedness in World War II
Military and economic preparedness in times of crisis and war is not enough – ‘spiritual preparedness’ is also required. This was agreed by ...
How babies are affected by their mother’s age
Giving birth to a child after 40 is becoming more and more common – but it can entail an increased risk to the child. A new study based on d...
Six ways to slow down ageing
Many people wonder whether we can influence our ageing process, and the short answer is yes. Peter Nordström, doctor and professor of geriatrics at Uppsala University, talks about six risk factors that can be influenced – the most important of which is high blood pressure.
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