Who do we think we are – and why?
"Thought-provoking questions for all of us about notions of personal and communal identity and meanings of borders."
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Identity Matters: The 2021 Jane Wynne Willson Lecture
In this talk, Julian will set out some of the philosophical foundations of identity. He will explain how misunderstanding the true diverse nature of identity causes myriad problems and demonstrate how a proper understanding of identity can help us to avoid them.
Free
How to Think Like a Philosopher (and When Not To)
Philosophers are experts in critical thinking. In this talk, I'll share with you the essence of how they do it, along with some warnings about when philosophical tools and methods can lead you astray.
$25
Is Humanism Global?
Speaking at the University of Dundee Chaplaincy series - One People: Many Philosophies.
Free
Café Philosophique
The supporter-exclusive online Cafe Philosophique is an hour of conversation on a topic of the attendees' choice. This time I'm asking for suggested topics in advance so people have a time to gather their thoughts in advance.
Linda Martín Alcoff: The Return of Cultural Racism
New Academic Building 54 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3LJ , United KingdomThe last event I am chairing as my tenure as The Royal Institute of Philosophy's Academic Director comes to an end.
How the Light Gets In Festival
I'm taking part in four events at this festival. Day tickets are also available.
£128
Art and the emotions
National Gallery, LondonPhilosopher, journalist and the author of over 20 books Julian Baggini is joined by Joachim Aufderheide, Reader in Philosophy, Kings College London; Vanessa Brassey, co-director of the Centre for Philosophy and Art; Siobhán Jolley, the Ahmanson Fellow in Religion and Art at the National Gallery; and artist Sikelela Owen to debate these questions.
Free
Philosophical Times
St Georges Bristol Great George Street, Bristol, United KingdomJoin me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
£7
Truth, Trust and Character
Christ Church Clifton Clifton Down Road Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3BN United Kingdom , United KingdomIn today’s world truth is disputed, denied, hidden and distorted. The very possibility of objective truth is dismissed, replaced with the idea that things can only be “true for you” or “true for me”. Yet people still go to court or take to streets to defend the truth. Truth still matters, so why can’t we agree on what it is?
Philosophical Times
St Georges Bristol Great George Street, Bristol, United KingdomJoin me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
£7
Philosophical Times
St Georges Bristol Great George Street, Bristol, United KingdomJoin me to explore some of the big ideas that connect with and emerge from this week’s news stories. Sit back and enjoy the live conversation or take part as much as you like – this is always a lively and inspiring discussion.
£7