Locke and Liberty: why toleration still matters today
Living Freedom university primer at Radley College. The rise of cancel culture has made many nervous about free expression and open debate, even though academic freedom is a core value …
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Science Lecture Theatre, Radley College Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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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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Living Freedom Summer School 2023
London , United KingdomOur three-day residential school is open to anyone aged 18 to 30 regardless of whether you are based in the UK or beyond. Attend to hear talks from experts on the history and philosophy of freedom, helping us to understand freedom of conscience and free will in the 21st century.
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The information wars: who verifies the verifiers?
Ideas Matter Club London, England, United KingdomThe recently launched BBC Verify promises to combat the proliferation of fake news and deep-faked images and videos online. We live in the age of the fact-checkers: groups and individuals …
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Free speech on campus: winning young hearts and minds
Ideas Matter Club 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, England, United KingdomThis event is free but please book a place in advance via Eventbrite. The new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act passed in May puts more responsibility on universities to …
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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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Revitalising free speech on campus: Living Freedom and Speak Easy
Church House 27 Great Smith Street, London, United KingdomA special session at the Battle of Ideas festival in London. Students can come to the whole festival weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October) for £27.50. Buy tickets here. …
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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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Living Freedom Xmas Bash Balloon Debate 2023
The Sekforde 34 Sekforde Street, London, United KingdomOn behalf of Living Freedom we would like to invite you to join us for a drink, some good company and a fun Xmas balloon debate. This invitation only gathering will take place …
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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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More or Less? Utopia Today
THIS SALON IS THE OPENING SESSION AT CRITICAL SUBJECTS: SPRING ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCHOOL 2024. IT IS OPEN TO ATTENDEES ONLY Since the publication of Thomas More’s Utopia marked the …
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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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