Ethical Matters:
Life Lessons from Big Thinkers

When faced with life’s most difficult, existential questions we often feel alone. And yet many of the anxieties, disappointments, and uncertainties in our lives are universal.

Philosophy is the space where we commit to an honest dialogue about this situation: the good-faith attempt to cut to the heart of the matter. Jack Maden explores the questions posed by the giants of philosophy in this Ethical Matters talk – what does Confucius have to say about to be someone’s child, or their parent? How does Simone de Beauvoir define true love? And what can a Japanese sage teach us about death?

Jack Maden is the Founder and Director of Philosophy Break, a social enterprise dedicated to making the wisdom of philosophy accessible. His new book, The Philosophy Prescription, shares philosophical wisdom for everyday life and will be available to purchase on the day.
 

Age Recommendation:

16+

Price:

*A £2 venue levy is applied to each ticket purchased. This levy helps to support us in covering the costs of keeping our grade II listed building running and our doors open.*

In advance: • Supporter £15 • Standard £10 • Living Support £6 • Student £7     (+ £2 venue levy)
On the Door: • Supporter £16 • Standard £11 • Living Support £7 • Student £8  (+ £2 venue levy)
Online: • Standard £7   (+ £2 venue levy)

Access Information:

This event is in the Brockway Room, which is located on the ground floor. The talk will also be livestreamed.

All the ground-floor rooms are fully accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.