Public Mediation Programme
Anatomische les
The ‘anatomische les’ is an icon in Dutch art and history. Rembrandt captured the famous scene of doctor Tulp, together with fellow surgeons and students, cutting open a body in order to better understand how it functions. The ‘anatomische les’ seeks to play a similar role for public disputes.
Anatomische lessen are open sessions in which we ‘take apart’ a hot public dispute with people who were actually involved in the case. These 'case agents' will set the scene for discussion with a review of their own experience.
Each ‘anatomische les’ will also include an expert on the theme who will help us think about how to dissect the case. After these opening remarks, the floor will be opened to the participants--policy-makers, students, academics, journalists--to continue the dissection and make sense of what we find. Sessions are free, curiousity and an open mind are required.
The ‘anatomische les’ is always on Thursdays, from 15.30 to 17.00 and ends with a ‘borrel’. Check in the agenda for dates and topics.