David
The HEN list is for discussion. This is something I do know, because I, with one or two others, established HEN. I happen to think that the role of the scholar versus that of the player is crucial, and is not discussed, or understood, enough, and I would encourage people to discuss issues of this sort, or indeed any other equity-related issues, via the list. If you don’t like the discussions, feel free to leave the list.
Regards,
Adam
From: The Health Equity Network (HEN) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ingleby, J.D. (David)
Sent: 13 June 2009 14:31
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Subject: Re: Desmond Tutu quotation
This bickering between Alex and Adam is becoming a sterile and boring ritual - a true "dialogue des sourds" - which generates more heat than light and contributes little to the aims of the list. The issue of "impartial research" versus "advocacy" has been discussed endlessly on this list without getting any further. Can we please regard the discussion as closed?
David
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Verzonden: za 13-6-2009 15:12
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Alex
You are entitled to your view of course. My view is that you cannot be a
'player' and a 'scholar' at the same time. If you start trying to impose
your views on others, then you lose the perspective that you may be
wrong.
Most on this list will disagree with me of course. Rena, for example,
has completely missed the point (as if I would say that any of us can be
truly objective). But there are many great scholars who agree with me.
Best,
Adam
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scott-samuel
Sent: 13 June 2009 14:03
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Subject: Re: Desmond Tutu quotation
> Perhaps Alex, but the advocacy should come from the advocates, not the
academics. If you can't remain as objective as you possibly can, then
you're not a proper scholar.
We have just lost Professor Peter Townsend, a powerful and highly
effective advocate (Child Poverty Action Group, Disability Alliance etc
etc) whose scholarship towered above that of probably all of us in this
list - and was explicitly driven by his values.
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