Category Archives: Humanities

People Feel Similar Affection For Mobile Phones as For Other People

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Viivika Eljand-Kärp

Merilin Piipuu’s master’s thesis demonstrated that cell phones have become our inseparable companions, best friends and cure for loneliness. Continue reading →

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The Daily Life of a Researcher

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Kaija Pook

Have you ever wondered what our researchers are doing on a day to day basis? Here is a snapshot of photos showing how exciting a life of a researcher can be. Continue reading →

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Stefan Zaric: Introducing Estonian Art History in Serbia

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sandra Saar

Stefan Zaric from Serbia was the only foreign art history student at the University of Tartu last semester. He gave tours at Tartu’s Art Museum and is now introducing Estonian art history in Serbia. Continue reading →

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Should the Public Have a Say in Science? A Philosophy Of Science View

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jaana Eigi

Should the public have a say in science and what does fishing in New York have to do with it? Using philosopher of science Philip Kitcher’s arguments and an example of environmental activism in Brooklyn Jaana Eigi explains some reasons to involve the public in science. Continue reading →

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Kikee D. Bhutia: Reviving the Sikkimese (Denjongpo) culture

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Kikee D. Bhutia

Doctoral student Kikee D. Bhutia from Sikkim, India is certain that the knowledge and experience gained from the Department of Estonian and Comparative Folklore will help her better research her own community, the Bhutia, as well as to understand their traditions and culture. Continue reading →

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Could Creaky Voice Decrease the Pay Gap in Estonia?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Kätlin Aare & Pärtel Lippus

Scientists have noticed that more and more women have started to speak with a creaky voice quality (also known as vocal fry). Kätlin Aare and Pärtel Lippus studied the vocal fry phenomenon in Estonian conversations. Continue reading →

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Is It OK To Take Pleasure in the Misfortunes of Other People?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Heidy Meriste

Schadenfreude – a pleasure derived from the misfortune of others – is often thought of as something immoral to the core. Heidy Meriste, a PhD student of philosophy discusses whether schadenfreude really is as bad as it seems, or could it perhaps sometimes be morally justified? Continue reading →

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