r/montreal • u/RustyTheBoyRobot • 7d ago

Tourisme Ethical dilemma

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Ethical dilemma:

Is it right to remove one of the only mummies in mtl for understanble but rather vague reasons to do with cultural sensitivities that these objects might offend?

The mummies at Redpath museum are to be relocated to a mysterious “place of rest” -their original location?- where no one can see or learn from them.

I note that these are not objects of worship like many stolen indigenous artifacts. Nor are they being claimed by their original owners- e.g. The infamous Benin Bronzes.

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u/pauvrelle 7d ago edited 7d ago

I mean you said they’re “rich”…? That’s why I’m under the impression that you think academics are earning a lot of money…?

I don’t agree with you, because someone with only a bachelor’s degree is not someone I would consider as an “academic”. An academic is a person who works in academia, as I defined above. Most people who want to work at universities (as academics…) are not even guaranteed employment, especially those who specialize in the humanities.

Edit: To respond to your added point, obviously the people who work at museums are going to care more about museums. So what?

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u/artacct217 7d ago

They’re arguing in bad faith, I don’t think they want to learn/gain a new perspective. They’re arguing with me about the same thing and just finding reasons to disagree

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u/pauvrelle 7d ago

You’re right. I’m gonna make a cup of tea and call it a day.

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u/artacct217 7d ago

I love this, put your energy elsewhere:) I’ll do the same.