HEROES OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT (New Humanists Sunday Open House) 3-6PM

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At Humanist House, Chippendale on Sunday November 2017 we'll show the excellent two-part series HEROES OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT. Part one, THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE will commence at 3pm. After a 15 minute break, we'll have part two CHANGING SOCIETY - finishing at 5pm.

We'll have another break then a chance to discuss the impact of the Enlightenment on the 21st century, and whether we need a new one. (NSW Humanists are licensed to show these films on an educational, non-commercial basis).

Modern life owes existence to a single defining period: the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. In barely 100 years, deference to divine and royal authority gave way to the idea that humans had the power to understand their own nature and the universe around them. It was a revolution in ideas, information and technology.

Beautifully filmed, this illuminating two-part set brings to life key characters of the era - Newton, Erasmus, Darwin, Voltaire, Diderot, Condorcet, Frederick the Great and Thomas Jefferson - and the ideas that shaped the modern Humanist movement. The series pulls no punches.

New Humanists Sunday Open House is a gathering for those new to Humanism, seeking to renew Humanism, having new perspectives on Humanism, or making new friendships in a Humanist community. And of course, those more longstanding in a Humanist community are also a vital part of the process.

The Sunday Open House events are designed to appeal to all kinds of non-believers looking for an alternative to pub venues in an atmosphere that allows time and space for good conversation on interesting topics.

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Murray, Organizer