CLH Discussions: The good, the bad and their legacy

The good, the bad and their legacy

We will look at those figures in history, mostly philosophers, but others too, who we look up to and often are considered the foundation of our philosophy and society, but have questionable connections.

Why did they become recognised as famous intellectuals and why did their philosophies and ideas become so important for our present-day thinking.

While some of their views have long been discredited, we still need to consider the important aspects of their teachings. What as humanist, should our response be?

This session is not designed to berate or to totally discredit their work, but to discuss and to develop a response that recognises the complexity of this issue.

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Join us for open discussion on all these points. We will begin with a short presentation of the concepts and then open the floor to participants to have their say.
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Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Zoom (Link provided upon RSVP)
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References and Suggested Reading

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Wilhelm_Friedrich_Hegel

Martin Heidegger:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Heidegger

Mahatma Gandhi:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi

Winston Churchill:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

Immanuel Kant:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immanuel_Kant

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This event is free but if you would like to contribute to Central London Humanists' costs then please use the following details: bank transfer, pay Central London Humanist Group, sort code 30-94-25, account number 19143068; by Square please click here
(Suggested donation £3)

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