Ethics and crisis translation: insights from the work of Paul Ricoeur

What is it about?

Disasters and humanitarian crises bring people together to assist those in need. Sometimes those involved do not speak the same language, making translation very important. However, various ethical issues arise about how this is done. Renowned philosopher Paul Ricouer worked extensively on both translation and ethics. This article discusses his important insights into both fields and provides practical guidance for translation during humanitarian crises.

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