Roots of Rationalism in India w/ Alavari Jeevathol - Origins of Humanism Series

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CLH & Association of Black Humanists presents: From the Unreal to the Real — the Roots of Rationalism in India with Alavari Jeevathol.

We’re proud to present this special joint online event hosted by Central London Humanists and the Association of Black Humanists, part of our Global Origins of Humanism series. In this series, we explore philosophical traditions from around the world that have influenced contemporary humanist thinking.

For our first talk, we welcome Alavari Jeevathol (AJ), Vice President of Humanists International, CLH Committee Member and an advocate for humanism and interfaith dialogue.

AJ will guide us through the origins, teachings and modern relevance of Indian Rationalist Traditions.

• Origins
• Core values
• Modern Influence
  💬 A live Q&A session will follow the talk.

💡 Learn more about Alavari Jeevathol and his work:
🔗 Profile at alavari.info

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This event is free and open to all. Whether you’re a long-time humanist or just curious to explore indigenous ethical traditions, you’re warmly invited.

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