Forum for European Philosophy public debate
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2011
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
Speakers: Alan Montefiore, Professor Stephen Mulhall, Dr Sarah Richmond
Chair: Dr Simon Glendinning
Marking the publication of Alan Montefiore's new book A Philosophical Retrospective: facts, values and Jewish identity, this discussion will explore the idea that concepts of cultural identity can sometimes bridge facts and values.
Alan Montefiore is emeritus fellow at Balliol College, University of Oxford and president of the Forum for European Philosophy.
Stephen Mulhall is professor and fellow in philosophy at New College, University of Oxford.
Sarah Richmond is senior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at UCL.
This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email j.cardinale@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 7539.
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