I recently had the great opportunity to participate in a very engaging, productive, and stimulating workshop on the concept of value at the The Center for Contemporary Buddhist Studies (CCBS) – located in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The center, Directed by Trine Brox, has held a continual stream of … Continue reading Value, Values And Religion in the Contemporary World Workshop
A Hunger for Authenticity
Recently published a short blog post over at Culture on the Edge on authenticity claims within the restaurant business. It seems that one of the new key words used to market food products today is the "authentic" - a contested descriptor that may tell one less about the food stuff that is for sale … Continue reading A Hunger for Authenticity
Welcome
Welcome to the personal website of Jason WM Ellsworth! I am a doctoral student in the Sociology & Social Anthropology Department at Dalhousie University, and often a Sessional Lecturer in the departments of Religious Studies and Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Prince Edward Island. Within the following pages you can find information on … Continue reading Welcome
