What can we learn from…? Cambridge, 1 November 2023
‘What can we learn from…?’ events take as a starting point important thinkers and cultural figures from the past. They offer an opportunity to understand the emergence of key ideals related …
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Gonville and Caius College Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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What can we learn from…? Cambridge, 29 November 2023
Gonville and Caius College Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom‘What can we learn from…?’ events take as a starting point important thinkers and cultural figures from the past. They offer an opportunity to understand the emergence of key ideals related …
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What can we learn from…? Cambridge, March 2023
Knox-Shaw Room Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, Cambridge, United KingdomINTRODUCTION ‘What can we learn from…?’ events take as a starting point important thinkers and cultural figures from the past. They offer an opportunity to understand the emergence of key ideals …
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Why debating matters in an era of cancel culture
Cambridge University - The Pitt Building, Trumpington St, Cambridge, United KingdomThis event is free, but please register using the form below. The rise of cancel culture has made many nervous about free expression and open debate. Even though academic freedom …
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What can we learn from…? Oriel College, Oxford, May 2023
Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel College Oriel Square, Oxford, United KingdomWHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM...? John Milton/Liberty and John Locke/Toleration Speakers: Andrew Doyle and Dr Tiffany Jenkins The rise of cancel culture has made many nervous about free expression and …
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What can we learn from… Martin Luther?
Stephenson College, University of Durham Howlands Farm, South Rd, Durham, United KingdomFREEDOM THEN AND NOW: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM…? MARTIN LUTHER: FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE Living in accordance with our deeply held moral beliefs throws up tricky dilemmas. Should health professionals …
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What can we learn from… Hannah Arendt?
Vinson Auditorium Vinson Centre, 21 Hunter Street, Buckingham, United KingdomThe event is free but please register via Ticket Tailor. Hannah Arendt and Totalitarianism Whether prompted by concerns over draconian lockdowns, new authoritarian political leaders, policing of speech or outlawing …
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What can we learn from… Hannah Arendt?
Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel College Oriel Square, Oxford, United KingdomTHIS EVENT IS FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLEASE REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE. Living Freedom ‘University Salons’ are for all students keen to explore and debate ideas on the past, present and future …
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From culture wars to misinformation: why social media is not the problem
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge Grange Road, Cambridge, United KingdomLecture and Q&A with broadcaster and author Timandra Harkness.
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What can we learn from… Frederick Douglass?
FeaturedPitcairn Building, South College Mount Oswald, The Approach, Durham, United KingdomDr Alka Sehgal Cuthbert introduces a discussion of the 19th century American abolitionist.
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What can we learn from…? JS Mill: freedom and the harm principle
University of Aberdeen Room NK14, King's College, Aberdeen, United KingdomRob Lyons introduces a discussion of Mill's approach to freedom and autonomy - and the problems it faces today.
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What can we learn from… Frederick Douglass?
FeaturedRoom OC1.04, The Oculus University of Warwick, University Road, Warwick, United KingdomDr Alka Sehgal Cuthbert introduces a discussion on the 19th-century American abolitionist.
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