THE PHILOSOPHY OF FREE WILL – 20 MARCH, BRISTOL. Are you free? Or are you just following the hidden commands of unconscious processes, genetic dispositions, social conditioning and manipulation? Philosopher JB argues that those who deny we have free will are starting with a misguided and unrealistic idea of what it is. Only by understanding what it really means to be free we can make the most of our freedom. A Funzing event at Racks Bar, Bristol at 19:00
ReadWILL WE STILL NEED THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN 2030? – GLOBAL EDUCATION & SKILLS FORUM, DUBAI, 17 MARCH. Taking part in a panel discussion with Sarah Churchwell, Tamara Rojo, Christian Madsbjerg, Christina Patterson, Ron Davis Alvarez Lombano and Paul Griffiths.
ReadCAN THERE BE MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF ME? – SAGE GATESHEAD, 10 MARCH. Taking part in this BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival event with Diversify author June Sarpong, doctor and medical historian Gavin Francis, writer and transgender activist Juno Dawson, chaired by Anne McElvoy.
ReadTHE PUBLIC FACE OF PHILOSOPHY – UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, 8 MARCH. Taking part in an afternoon symposium with Brendan Larvor (University of Hertfordshire), Christina Easton (London School of Economics), Steve Bramall (SAPERE) and Gail Cardew (Royal Institution).
ReadTHE DAO OF JAZZ – LONDON 15 NOVEMBER. “Philosopher Dr Julian Baggini explores the relationship between Jazz and philosophy and reveals what we can learn about how to live, just by listening a little closer.” With pianist Clive Dunstable and vocalist Juliet Russell.
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