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Care for the Working Class: The Political Economy of Care Work
Flora Tristan, the first European writer to connect socialism and feminism, has long been neglected as a systematic thinker. This talk reads her The Workers’ Union and other writings through the lens of a political economy of care. It argues that Tristan takes the need for care work in the family seriously, while also calling for institutional care for the young, sick, and elderly. While her gendered views from the early 19th century assume that much of this care work, especially in families, would be done by women, the systematic core of her arguments can be separated from these historical layers. Ultimately, Tristan provides a political economy perspective in which economic and political rights are closely interwoven, but in which unpaid care work, in the family and beyond, is always part of the picture.
Lisa Herzog
https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/cv?lang=en
Professor of Political Philosophy, Dean
Faculty of Philosophy
University of Groningen
**About the Speaker:**
Lisa Herzog works at the intersection of political philosophy and economic thought. She has held her position at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen since 2019. Between 2021 and 2025, she was the Directer of the Center for Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and since January 2023, she is Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. She holds a master (Diplom) in economics from LMU Munich, and an M.St. in Philosophy and D.Phil. in Political Theory from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar.
Herzog has published on the philosophical dimensions of markets (both historical and systemical), liberalism and social justice, ethics in organizations, and the future of work. The current focus of her work are workplace democracy, professional ethics, and the role of knowledge in democracies. She is a co-editor of the interdisciplinary journal [Review of Social Economy.](https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rrse20/current) Her forthcoming monograph is entitled [ ](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf)*[Citizen Knowledge. Markets, Experts, and the Infrastructure of Democracy](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf)*[ ](https://www.rug.nl/staff/l.m.herzog/citizen-knowledge.pdf).
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This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted].
About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca):
The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life.
In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society.
The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Make connections with relaxing conversations and art
Welcome!
Join us at the North York Centre to colour and chat.
You can bring your own colouring books and colouring pencils.
There’s a Dollarama across the street to buy them.
If you’re coming empty handed no worries you can borrow some pencils and paper from others.
You can do other art related projects such as sketching, crochet etc. As long as you bring your own materials :)
Please keep your DM options open for updates.
We’re meeting at the lomg table inside North York Centre food court by 5:55pm.
Please reach out to me if you have trouble finding the place, or have any other questions.
Hope to see you soon:)
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, English, and French Class 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Arcade & Social Board Games Night at ZED*80 🕹️🎮
************Let’s turn Wednesday into the best night of the week! We’re hitting up ZED*****80, the vintage arcade bar on the Danforth where all games are free to play —think classic arcade cabinets, pinball, retro consoles, plus board games for when you need a break from button-mashing.********
**Perfect mix of nostalgic gaming and chill social board games! Come destroy your friends at Street Fighter, race some Mario Kart, or settle in for some board games. All skill levels welcome (yes, even if you’ve never touched a joystick).**
************📍 ZED*****80 - 185 Danforth Ave🗓️ Wednesday in May💰 $5 per person (Wednesday special) 🎮 Unlimited arcade + board game fun********
**Let’s gooo! 👾**
**Please note venue will charge 5$ and I am asking attendees to also pay an additional 5$ to help cover costs of running the group. Thank you 🙏**
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✨ Peace Starts With Me Afternoon - Meet New people✨
✨ **Peace Starts With Me Afternoon – Family Day Edition** 🏡
Join us for a meaningful and heartwarming afternoon as we celebrate Family Day together with light snacks, heartfelt sharing, and creative activities!
Family Day is all about building a happy family where we grow together by learning to love, respect, and solve conflicts peacefully. Let’s take some time today to appreciate our own families, so these little seeds of peace can bloom across the whole world! 🏡🧑🧑🧒🧒💖
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
🕒 Start Time: 3:00 PM\~
📍 Location: 215 Mavety St
Here’s what’s in store:
🍪 **Snack Time** – enjoy finger foods and connect with others in a warm and friendly atmosphere
🗣️ **Peace Sharing** – reflect on Family Day and your family’s value
🌸 **Carnation DIY** – let’s make a carnation together for our family as a symbol of love and appreciation
**To confirm your spot and help us prepare materials, please fill out this short registration form:**[https://forms.gle/m3S61jzj8KSRD9XK8](https://forms.gle/NQmJ2YaXbb4QokRq6)
Solo Parent - Sunday Coffee Break
Solo parents unite! Time for a coffee break for the solo/divorced/other parents. Come swap stories, chit chat, make friends, meet new people. Free event.
Dad's Thursday game night
**Please RSVP before 3pm on Thursday if possible. Please do not show if you have not RSVP'd. There is a $6+tax seating fee payable to the store. Packaged memberships are also available.**
Please join us on discord for latest updates [https://discord.gg/Y49YTnAX6](https://discord.gg/Y49YTnAX6)
Entering our 10th year, this group has been running weekly events intended for Dad's who are also board game enthusiasts. Please see our photo gallery for a sample of the games we play. We do not typically table mass market games (Chess, Clue, Monopoly etc.)
We often table a variety of games, new and old, to keep things fresh. It is not required that you bring any games yourself, although it is appreciated if you do. In that case, please be prepared to teach whichever games you bring.
Please do your best to support our venue LVLUP Games. Consider buying all your board games and accessories there.
The focus for each event is to have fun so please adhere to our event etiquette (Jan 2026):
1. Please show up on time (we usually start the non-filler games right when the event starts).
2. Please only attend an event if you've already RSVP'd. Please change your RSVP status if you have to cancel (we typically wait a bit if we think you're stuck in traffic).
3. Please be kind to other players at your table:
* No excessively long turns
* No silly arguments over rules (if there's ambiguity, just agree on something temporarily for the evening)
* No rolling back your moves in previous turns
4. You can invite a non-Dad guest every now and then but they cannot be a regular member of the group.
5. Please leave the arguments about politics at home.
6. Please do not take a win/loss too seriously.
Thanks and we look forward to having you join us!
Jon M.
Badminton Enthusiast
This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional.
Birdies: Please bring one birdie with you. However, if you are intermediate plus or advanced level, bring two birdies with you.
Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address for etransfer is: lingseilau@yahoo.com
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