Ivan Illich (1926-2002) came to world-wide renown in the 1970s for a series of books critical of such institutions as schools, medicine, transport, and professional services. Illich’s acute insights into the present allowed him to foresee the ecological devastation and political impotence that is now obvious. Illich’s distinctive diagnosis of the historical origins of the present came from confronting the unexamined assumptions on which contemporary societies rest. This site is not meant to popularize or promote Illich. Instead, it is a platform for participants who want to ‘think after Illich’ and discuss ideas, share references, and deepen understanding. Thinking after Illich means heeding his call to question modern certainties to discover ways of living within limits shaped by natural thresholds. 

Ivan Illich (1926-2002) came to world-wide renown in the 1970s for a series of books critical of such institutions as schools, medicine, transport, and professional services. Illich’s acute insights into the present allowed him to foresee the ecological devastation and political impotence that is now obvious. Illich’s distinctive diagnosis of the historical origins of the present came from confronting the unexamined assumptions on which contemporary societies rest. This site is not meant to popularize or promote Illich. Instead, it is a platform for participants who want to ‘think after Illich’ and discuss ideas, share references, and deepen understanding. Thinking after Illich means heeding his call to question modern certainties to discover ways of living within limits shaped by natural thresholds. 

Announcements

News and notices of upcoming events related to Ivan Illich.

Doorways

Links to online materials by and about Illich. 

Conspiratio

A bi-annual online and in print periodical that exemplifies ‘research by people.’

Announcements

News and notices of upcoming events related to Ivan Illich.

Doorways

Links to online materials by and about Illich. 

Conspiratio

A bi-annual online and in print periodical that exemplifies ‘research by people.’

The Forum

An arena to discuss events and ideas from an Illichian perspective

Vernacular Corner

A compilation of efforts to reduce dependence on the market and the state. 

About us

In case of questions, concerns or suggestions write to [email protected]

The Forum

An arena to discuss events and ideas from an Illichian perspective

Vernacular Corner

A compilation of efforts to reduce dependence on the market and the state. 

About us

In case of questions, concerns or suggestions write to [email protected]