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To Be Born: Birth, Existence, and Responsibility (the Forum at the LSE Literary Festival)

25 February 2017, 11:00 am12:30 pm

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In this event, world-renowned philosopher Luce Irigaray will speak about her new book, To Be Born, which reflects upon the nature of human existence through an analysis of birth. Examining the mysteries of human origins, Irigaray will discuss the ways in which, despite the accidents of our birth, we can take responsibility for our own lives. Respondents Tanja Staehler and Mahon O’Brien will consider the philosophical, practical, and political implications of Irigaray’s claims.

Speakers
Luce Irigaray, Director of Research in Philosophy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
Mahon O’Brien, Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Sussex
Tanja Staehler, Reader in Philosophy, University of Sussex

Chair
Danielle Sands, Lecturer in Comparative Literature and Culture, Royal Holloway, University of London, and Forum for European Philosophy Fellow

 

This event is free, but requires a ticket. Tickets will be available closer to the event and a link will be provided on the event website.

 

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Details

Date:
25 February 2017
Time:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Website:
http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/theforum/forthcomingevents/to-be-born-irigaray/

Organiser

Forum for Philosophy
Website:
https://www.philosophy-forum.org

Venue

Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
London School of Economics
London, WC2A 3LJ United Kingdom
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