Erich Hatala Matthes
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Advisory Faculty for Environmental Studies at Wellesley College. Author of "What to Save and Why: Identity, Authenticity, and the Ethics of Conservation."
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
What Things Are Worth Saving?
Erich Hatala Matthes, a Wellesley philosophy professor and author on ethics and conservation, discusses why we conserve artifacts, practices, and identities. He explores how saving shapes personal and communal narratives. Conversations range from monuments and repatriation to everyday mementos, replicas versus originals, participatory cultural goods, and practical guidance on stewarding what matters.
