About

What to expect

The evening looks at the emancipation of our emotions and how they are socially shaped and part of public debate.

  • Martha Claeys argues emotions are political.
  • Coen van de Ven and Dalilla Hermans speak.
  • Topics: empathy, stereotypes and anger in politics.
  • Claeys' book is Over gevoeligheden.

Questions

When does Your emotions are political start and end?

Your emotions are political runs Friday, 11 December 2026, 20:30.

Where is Your emotions are political?

Your emotions are political takes place at De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam.

How do I book?

Book via the De Balie ticket page:

debalie.nl

What is the evening about?

It is about the emancipation of our emotions and how emotions are part of politics and public debate.

What does Martha Claeys argue?

In her book Over gevoeligheden, Martha Claeys argues that emotions are political and socially shaped.

Amsterdam

Getting there

De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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