Rafael Winkler

Rafael Winkler is an associate professor in the philosophy department at the University of Johannesburg.

Can selfishness and altruism be unscrambled? And what of love?

Article Rafael Winkler - 13 Apr 2020

Our egos are shaped by who we identify with and we rank those categories with whom we identify. Selfishness and self-interest are in the interest of these others we identify; altruism is a function of selfishness

Reconsider the decolonisation project

Article Rafael Winkler - 14 Jan 2020

I recently edited a special issue for a journal on sexuality, capitalism and Africa. It was based...

The end of the world is nigh – but we can stop it

Article Rafael Winkler - 2 Oct 2019

The tone of scientific reports on the climate crisis is religious yet the cause is a capitalist view of natural resources

Communitarian ideals in capitalist workplaces

Article Rafael Winkler - 18 Aug 2019

Companies are trying to build community among workers. But this can have sinister side-effects

Notre-Dame blaze a symbol of the transience of ‘civilisation’

Article Rafael Winkler - 25 Apr 2019

The image of the iconic church on fire interrupted the French nation’s link to its heritage and history

Risking all defies the laws of economics

Article Rafael Winkler - 17 Oct 2018

In economic terms, a decision to give up everything in return for nothing is irrational but in human terms it can lead to irreversible change

Universities in the neoliberal age

Article Rafael Winkler - 14 Sep 2018

The colonisation of higher education by neoliberalism is a sinister assault on academic freedom

The intolerable loss of dignity

Article Rafael Winkler - 4 May 2018

Obliterating being human is beyond our comprehension and so we invoke evil and dignity – but the wound is indelible

Capitalism hasn’t sidelined religion. It’s made it thrive

Article Rafael Winkler - 31 Aug 2017

We are led to believe that the free market gives rise to secular societies, when the opposite is true

Classification, whether by race or any other arbitrary factor, obliterates the person

Article Rafael Winkler - 13 Jun 2017

Justice demands that we see people as singular, unique individuals

In the age of xenophobia, we ought to rethink ‘the foreigner’

Article Rafael Winkler - 11 Apr 2017

Strangers are feared yet are often the vulnerable, so face the ‘threat’ and check our morality.

‘Don’t objectify black people through white guilt’

Article Rafael Winkler - 16 Mar 2017

White people should take responsibility for what they’ve done to black people and feel remorse

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection