‘Humanism is the philosophy that you should be a good guest at the dinner table of life.’
In recent years, the eminent British philosopher A.C. Grayling has been a respectful and emphatic voice within the New Atheist movement. During his distinguished career, he’s celebrated ideals of human rationality and progress, arguing for humanism as a powerful, practical alternative to religion. The author of more than 30 books, including What Is Good?, The God Argument and The Age of Genius, Grayling has articulated these values with academic rigour and eloquence.In this talk, Grayling will define humanism and outline its roots in the philosophy of classical antiquity. He’ll make a case for a universal ethics – one that honours human individuality, freedom and dignity – that can overcome the shortcomings and restrictions of organised religion.
Part lecture, part discussion – spend an evening with this exceptional philosopher for an invigorating perspective on what it means to be human, and humanist.
Where: St Kilda Town Hall - 99 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Cost: $25 or $15 concession, plus 30c booking fee
Bookings: through the Wheeler Centre website: http://www.wheelercentre.com/events/a-c-grayling-the-origins-and-future-of-humanism
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St Kilda Town Hall - 99 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
in partnership with
The Wheeler Centre
http://www.wheelercentre.com