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Professor Dworkin’s openness to new perspectives and his willingness to engage at both theoretical and practical levels have resulted in pioneering scholarly work.
Professor Dworkin’s openness to new perspectives and his willingness to engage at both theoretical and practical levels have resulted in pioneering scholarly work.
He has developed an original legal theory grounding law in morality.
He has developed an original legal theory grounding law in morality.
Dworkin hereby provides a balanced solution to the opposition between the two major legal schools of the 20th century: legal positivism and natural law.
Dworkin hereby provides a balanced solution to the opposition between the two major legal schools of the 20th century: legal positivism and natural law.
I trust that professor Dworkin’s legal theory will be an alley which will lead other researchers to new insights.
I trust that professor Dworkin’s legal theory will be an alley which will lead other researchers to new insights.
In questioning the accepted opinions and theories in his fields, professor Dworkin very much resembles Holberg.
In questioning the accepted opinions and theories in his fields, professor Dworkin very much resembles Holberg.
Holberg is known for his strong contribution to bringing the thoughts of the Enlightenment to the Nordic countries.
Holberg is known for his strong contribution to bringing the thoughts of the Enlightenment to the Nordic countries.
He emphasized the importance of challenging the established truths of his time, and stated that agreement is not always a good.
He emphasized the importance of challenging the established truths of his time, and stated that agreement is not always a good.
Agreement, he thought, may lead to idleness and ignorance.
Agreement, he thought, may lead to idleness and ignorance.
Disagreement on the other hand, can have the effect of a stormy wind, clearing the air, to use Holberg’s expression.
Disagreement on the other hand, can have the effect of a stormy wind, clearing the air, to use Holberg’s expression.
The fields covered by the Holberg Prize are broad and complex, with a variety not only of subjects and methods, but also in ways of communicating results of scientific work.
The fields covered by the Holberg Prize are broad and complex, with a variety not only of subjects and methods, but also in ways of communicating results of scientific work.
Sometimes, this makes it difficult to compare contributions from different traditions and researchers.
Sometimes, this makes it difficult to compare contributions from different traditions and researchers.
But at the same time, this promotes enlightened debate.
But at the same time, this promotes enlightened debate.
As I mentioned earlier, an important objective of the Holberg Prize is to raise the awareness of the importance of research within the arts and humanities, social sciences, law and theology among the general public.
As I mentioned earlier, an important objective of the Holberg Prize is to raise the awareness of the importance of research within the arts and humanities, social sciences, law and theology among the general public.
And what could be a better way of doing just that than bringing results of such research into the public debate?
And what could be a better way of doing just that than bringing results of such research into the public debate?
Dworkin, I understand, is a true “public intellectual”.
Dworkin, I understand, is a true “public intellectual”.
He participates extensively in public debate on contemporary political and legal issues, such as the freedom of speech, using his research to support his arguments.
He participates extensively in public debate on contemporary political and legal issues, such as the freedom of speech, using his research to support his arguments.
In this way, he contributes to broad critical awareness of current issues.
In this way, he contributes to broad critical awareness of current issues.
Furthermore, Dworkin is known to be a passionate and inspiring teacher.
Furthermore, Dworkin is known to be a passionate and inspiring teacher.
With reference to our homely debate about recruitment of the best students to research and academia, I believe that the motivation and encouragement provided by outstanding researchers such as Dworkin are of great importance.
With reference to our homely debate about recruitment of the best students to research and academia, I believe that the motivation and encouragement provided by outstanding researchers such as Dworkin are of great importance.
Holberg seems to have recognized the importance of being passionate in intellectual pursuits, as he stated that “Passions are as useful for the health of the mind as the blood circulation is for the health of the body”.
Holberg seems to have recognized the importance of being passionate in intellectual pursuits, as he stated that “Passions are as useful for the health of the mind as the blood circulation is for the health of the body”.
Dworkin certainly appears to have a passion for his field of research, and if Holberg was right, this is perhaps one factor underlying his impressive achievements.
Dworkin certainly appears to have a passion for his field of research, and if Holberg was right, this is perhaps one factor underlying his impressive achievements.
Dworkin has made remarkable contributions to broadening the debate within the field of legal philosophy itself.
Dworkin has made remarkable contributions to broadening the debate within the field of legal philosophy itself.
Literally speaking, there used to be an uncrossable ocean between Anglo-American and Continental European legal philosophers, representing two different legal traditions.
Literally speaking, there used to be an uncrossable ocean between Anglo-American and Continental European legal philosophers, representing two different legal traditions.
Dworkin has opened the debate on philosophy of law across the Atlantic Ocean, hereby opening new possibilities of fruitful cooperation.
Dworkin has opened the debate on philosophy of law across the Atlantic Ocean, hereby opening new possibilities of fruitful cooperation.
“The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.”
“The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.”
This point was made by the 18th century French moralist and essayist Joseph Joubert.
This point was made by the 18th century French moralist and essayist Joseph Joubert.
I think his words are still of value today.
I think his words are still of value today.
But Joubert’s words are also valid for research – academic discussions, especially within the fields covered by the Holberg Prize, should lead to progress in the sense of new knowledge, and not to the victory of one opinion or tradition over the other.
But Joubert’s words are also valid for research – academic discussions, especially within the fields covered by the Holberg Prize, should lead to progress in the sense of new knowledge, and not to the victory of one opinion or tradition over the other.
I am glad to see that Dworkin, at an age when most people have retired, is still busy contributing to progress in research and to the public debate, serving as an inspiration to fellow and coming researchers world wide.
I am glad to see that Dworkin, at an age when most people have retired, is still busy contributing to progress in research and to the public debate, serving as an inspiration to fellow and coming researchers world wide.
Please join me in a toast in the honour of this year’s Holberg Laureate, Professor Ronald Dworkin!
Please join me in a toast in the honour of this year’s Holberg Laureate, Professor Ronald Dworkin!
Holberg International Memorial Prize
Holbergprisen deles ut
Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Aasland's speech at the Holberg dinner
Tora Aasland tale under Holberg-banketten
Speech by Deputy Minister Åge Rosnes at the Norwegian research liason office in Brussels 21.st October 2005.
Speech by Deputy Minister Åge Rosnes at the Norwegian research liason office in Brussels 21.st October 2005.
It is a great pleasure for me to be here today.
It is a great pleasure for me to be here today.
I am very glad to see that Norwegian research is represented here in the heart of Europe, within walking distance from the European Commission and the European Parliament.
I am very glad to see that Norwegian research is represented here in the heart of Europe, within walking distance from the European Commission and the European Parliament.
I would like to thank Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Poland for letting us share offices with you.
I would like to thank Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Poland for letting us share offices with you.
It is also very useful for the Norwegian office to become a partner of the IGLO-network.
It is also very useful for the Norwegian office to become a partner of the IGLO-network.
This network of seventeen research liaison offices in Brussels, is important to the Member Countries, and an important partner for the European Commission.
This network of seventeen research liaison offices in Brussels, is important to the Member Countries, and an important partner for the European Commission.
The experiences gained by this network, through more than ten years in the field, will be very valuable for us.
The experiences gained by this network, through more than ten years in the field, will be very valuable for us.
I have heard that the office has already become an important meeting place for researchers.
I have heard that the office has already become an important meeting place for researchers.
Both for those who visit Brussels, and those who seek advice on how to get here.
Both for those who visit Brussels, and those who seek advice on how to get here.
I hope that all researchers, policy makers, and others involved in European research cooperation, will feel at home here, and consider this a natural meeting place.
I hope that all researchers, policy makers, and others involved in European research cooperation, will feel at home here, and consider this a natural meeting place.
The office will be an important platform for Norwegian research.
The office will be an important platform for Norwegian research.
In addition to establishing links between Norwegian researchers and potential partners in European research cooperation, it will make our opinions heard.
In addition to establishing links between Norwegian researchers and potential partners in European research cooperation, it will make our opinions heard.
I am confident that Marit (Ellekjær) will know who to speak with at what time.
I am confident that Marit (Ellekjær) will know who to speak with at what time.
I think this office will contribute to a clearer picture of the Norwegian research landscape.
I think this office will contribute to a clearer picture of the Norwegian research landscape.
The office will also give an important added value to the work we already do in Brussels.
The office will also give an important added value to the work we already do in Brussels.
I understand that the office already cooperates closely with our research counsellor (Tore Grønningsæter) and the EU- delegation.
I understand that the office already cooperates closely with our research counsellor (Tore Grønningsæter) and the EU- delegation.
The fact that this reception is hosted by the EFTA-delegation, is also evidence of already good relations between the research office and our diplomatic relations with the EU.
The fact that this reception is hosted by the EFTA-delegation, is also evidence of already good relations between the research office and our diplomatic relations with the EU.
The Norwegian Research and Innovation Forum, hosted by our EU-delegation, will continue to be an important venue for presenting Norwegian research to relevant actors in Brussels.
The Norwegian Research and Innovation Forum, hosted by our EU-delegation, will continue to be an important venue for presenting Norwegian research to relevant actors in Brussels.
I am sure many of you look forward to an interesting seminar tomorrow.
I am sure many of you look forward to an interesting seminar tomorrow.
I am glad that the research office will be involved also in the important work of the Research and Innovation Forum.
I am glad that the research office will be involved also in the important work of the Research and Innovation Forum.
Personally, I am glad to be here, on behalf of the new Norwegian government.
Personally, I am glad to be here, on behalf of the new Norwegian government.
As you may know, the government has placed knowledge; education and research, on top of our agenda.
As you may know, the government has placed knowledge; education and research, on top of our agenda.
The new Ministry of Education and Research has been strengthened, by also including kindergartens.
The new Ministry of Education and Research has been strengthened, by also including kindergartens.
We feel very strongly that kindergartens should be included in the education policy.
We feel very strongly that kindergartens should be included in the education policy.
We have high ambitions on behalf of both education and research.
We have high ambitions on behalf of both education and research.
Like many other European countries, Norway is a high-cost country.
Like many other European countries, Norway is a high-cost country.
Many of our competitors will always have lower taxes than us.
Many of our competitors will always have lower taxes than us.
In a global economy, knowledge, created through excellent education and research, is our best card to play.
In a global economy, knowledge, created through excellent education and research, is our best card to play.
In order for Norway to continue to create values and wealth, we must invest in knowledge, from kindergarten to doctoral level.
In order for Norway to continue to create values and wealth, we must invest in knowledge, from kindergarten to doctoral level.
Research and research-based knowledge will play an increasingly important role in the development of new and existing industries, in the public sector and in society as a whole.
Research and research-based knowledge will play an increasingly important role in the development of new and existing industries, in the public sector and in society as a whole.
We therefore have a strong commitment to research.
We therefore have a strong commitment to research.
To enable Norway to become a leading research nation, our goal is to invest 3 per cent of our GDP in research by 2010.
To enable Norway to become a leading research nation, our goal is to invest 3 per cent of our GDP in research by 2010.
At least one per cent of this should come from public sources.
At least one per cent of this should come from public sources.
We will give higher priority to basic research with a continued focus on quality.
We will give higher priority to basic research with a continued focus on quality.
At the same time, we need more industry-driven research.
At the same time, we need more industry-driven research.
Stronger collaboration between enterprises and research institutions will be encouraged.
Stronger collaboration between enterprises and research institutions will be encouraged.
In order to achieve more and better research, it is also important to recruit more researchers to do the job.
In order to achieve more and better research, it is also important to recruit more researchers to do the job.
We will therefore increase the number of PhD fellowship positions and post-doctoral positions.
We will therefore increase the number of PhD fellowship positions and post-doctoral positions.
A career in research must be attractive, and open up possibilities for working abroad.
A career in research must be attractive, and open up possibilities for working abroad.
The new government gives high priority to international research cooperation.
The new government gives high priority to international research cooperation.
International research cooperation is of vital importance to ensure the quality and renewal of Norwegian research.
International research cooperation is of vital importance to ensure the quality and renewal of Norwegian research.
We want to encourage Norwegian scientists, research institutions and industry to take advantage of knowledge and technology developed abroad.
We want to encourage Norwegian scientists, research institutions and industry to take advantage of knowledge and technology developed abroad.
We are committed to make Norwegian research communities attractive partners.
We are committed to make Norwegian research communities attractive partners.
As you know, the new government will not apply for Norwegian EU membership.
As you know, the new government will not apply for Norwegian EU membership.
Our co-operation with the EU is based on the EEA agreement.
Our co-operation with the EU is based on the EEA agreement.
We will take steps to make our interests heard more clearly, and our policy towards the EU more active.
We will take steps to make our interests heard more clearly, and our policy towards the EU more active.
We will take active part in important European networks, and bring back valuable experience.
We will take active part in important European networks, and bring back valuable experience.
This will hopefully stimulate the debate at home.
This will hopefully stimulate the debate at home.
The opening of the research office today, is totally in line with this ambition.
The opening of the research office today, is totally in line with this ambition.
The EU and Norway share a number of interests and priorities related to research policy.
The EU and Norway share a number of interests and priorities related to research policy.
Norway supports the idea and efforts to create a European Research Area.
Norway supports the idea and efforts to create a European Research Area.
We are pleased with the development towards stronger and more committed cooperation between European countries in the field of research.
We are pleased with the development towards stronger and more committed cooperation between European countries in the field of research.
I believe this will result in a better use of our resources, and in more high quality research.
I believe this will result in a better use of our resources, and in more high quality research.
Norway has learnt a lot from more than 10 years of active involvement in European framework programmes for research.
Norway has learnt a lot from more than 10 years of active involvement in European framework programmes for research.
We have been active in the planning and preparation of new framework programmes.
We have been active in the planning and preparation of new framework programmes.
Our impression is that our inputs are well received and taken into account by the Commission.
Our impression is that our inputs are well received and taken into account by the Commission.
Evaluations and statistics show that Norwegian researchers are actively involved in a broad range of projects under the EU framework programme for research, and that applications with Norwegian participation have a success rate well above average.
Evaluations and statistics show that Norwegian researchers are actively involved in a broad range of projects under the EU framework programme for research, and that applications with Norwegian participation have a success rate well above average.
We will continue to give our input to the seventh framework programme.
We will continue to give our input to the seventh framework programme.
I am also sure that Norwegian researchers will continue to contribute to excellent European research and innovation within the seventh framework programme.
I am also sure that Norwegian researchers will continue to contribute to excellent European research and innovation within the seventh framework programme.
The new research office in Brussels is established at a crucial moment.
The new research office in Brussels is established at a crucial moment.
The outcome of the negotiations on the seventh framework programme is important to us.
The outcome of the negotiations on the seventh framework programme is important to us.
It is vital that we continue our open dialogue with the Commission and other actors here in Brussels.
It is vital that we continue our open dialogue with the Commission and other actors here in Brussels.
I am confident that this Office will give fruitful inputs to this dialogue, and wish you great success in your work here.
I am confident that this Office will give fruitful inputs to this dialogue, and wish you great success in your work here.
Deputy Minister Åge Rosnes opened the Norwegian research liason office in Brussels
Deputy Minister Åge Rosnes opened the Norwegian research liason office in Brussels
“Detour” on tour in Europe
”Omveg” på veien i Europa
The exhibit on architectural projects along Norwegian tourist routs will start in Berlin and then travel to Caen and Paris.
Utstillingen om arkitekturprosjekter langs norske turistveger starter i Berlin for så å vandre videre til Caen og Paris.
Visitors to “Detour” will see Norwegian landscapes in combination with various motoring routes and modern design and architecture through brass-rimmed openings in a display case from the 1900s.
Publikum vil oppleve det norske landskapet i kombinasjon med bilturen og moderne design og arkitektur gjennom messingbeslåtte åpninger i et 1900-talls titteskap.
The constructions have been designed by Norwegian as well as international architects, landscape architects and designers.
Installasjonene er tegnet av både norske og internasjonale arkitekter, landskapsarkitekter og designere.
12.11−25.11 Les Boréales in Caen, Normandie.
12.11−25.11 Les Boréales i Caen, Normandie
15.12−19.01 La Galerie d`architecture, Paris.
15.12−19.01 La Galerie d`architecture, Paris.
Speech to President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania
Middagstale til Tanzanias president Julius Nyerere
Dinner Speech to President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania.
Middagstale til Tanzanias president Julius Nyerere.
Akershus Palace, Oslo, 29 April 1976.
Regjeringsmiddag, Akershus slott, Oslo, 29. april 1976.
Opening remarks at seminar: Norwegian-Armenian cooperation in small-scale hydropower
Åpningsinnlegg på seminar om norsk-armensk vannkraftsamarbeid
Yerevan, 9 November 2011
Jerevan, 9. november 2011
- We are launching an important cooperation project between our two countries.
- We are launching an important cooperation project between our two countries.
Energy supply, energy security, is on our agenda, Foreign Minister Støre said in hos opening remarks at the seminar Norwegian - Armenian cooperation in small-scale hydropower, in Yerevan, Armenia 9 November.
Energy supply, energy security, is on our agenda, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a i sin innledning på et seminar om norsk-armensk samarbeid om vannkraft i Armenias hovedstad Jerevan 9. november.
Dear Minister, Rector, representatives of civil society and business, dear friends,
Dear Minister, Rector, representatives of civil society and business, dear friends,
It is an honour for me to visit Armenia and it is a pleasure for me to address you here today.
It is an honour for me to visit Armenia and it is a pleasure for me to address you here today.
We are launching an important cooperation project between our two countries.
We are launching an important cooperation project between our two countries.
Energy supply, energy security, is on our agenda.
Energy supply, energy security, is on our agenda.
My country knows well the importance and potential of hydropower.
My country knows well the importance and potential of hydropower.
Hydropower lies at the foundation of Norway’s industrial development, and accounts for almost all of our electricity production.
Hydropower lies at the foundation of Norway’s industrial development, and accounts for almost all of our electricity production.
Hydropower plays an important role in our energy supply, with about 60% of Norway’s total energy consumption covered by renewable energy.
Hydropower plays an important role in our energy supply, with about 60% of Norway’s total energy consumption covered by renewable energy.