Dr. Vivienne Matthies Boon

Biography

Vivienne Matthies-Boon is a Professor in the Department of Ethics and Political Philosophy at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. With a focus on philosophical ethics and political philosophy, she chairs the research center dedicated to the philosophical study of society. Her research spans various areas including post-viral ethics, euthanasia, and the cultural implications of health crises such as Long Covid. She utilizes a phenomenological lens to explore the lived experiences of individuals affected by chronic illnesses, particularly in relation to concepts of social death and vulnerability. Through her interdisciplinary work, she critically examines the intersections of health, disability studies, and ethics of care. Matthies-Boon has contributed to public debates in the Netherlands and Germany, examining the existential consequences of trauma and social exclusion, and advocating for justice regarding the treatment of vulnerable populations. She is an active participant in research that aims to provide holistic understandings of the effects of Long Covid, shaped by her significant engagements in both anecdotal accounts and theoretical discourses.

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