The values of Positivism
In the nineteenth century positivism was founded by August Comte (1798-1857) as a challenge to what he saw as obscurantist ways of thinking. IT saw that the natural sciences could be use as a model for how we understand society: thus sociology was born. This talk from Fabian Tompsett will explore what positivism has to […]
Accio Piano Trio
We welcome the Accio Piano Trio from Austria to Conway Hall, performing an eclectic mix of trios from Haydn to Shostakovich. This concert is kindly supported by the Austrian Cultural Forum. Clemens Böck (violin) Leo Morello (cello) Christina Scheicher (piano) Haydn Trio in F sharp minor Hob.XV:26 Beethoven Trio in G major Op. 1/2 Smetana […]
Benyounes Quartet
The Benyounes Quartet, fresh from their 10th anniversary celebration, return to Conway Hall with a programme of classics by Haydn, Beethoven and Bartók. Zara Benyounes (violin) Emily Holland (violin) Sara Roberts (viola) Kim Vaughan (cello) Haydn Quartet in G Op. 76/1 Bartók Quartet No. 2 Sz. 67 Beethoven Quartet in F minor Op. 95 ‘Serioso’ […]
a school of thought: a way with words
6-week project, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, 31 Jan – 7 March Take part in a six-week project, critically exploring the power of language and the art of persuasive communication. In these Wednesday evening sessions you will be adopting a think-share-explore approach as you discuss your ideas and research findings, and decide on the content, format and design of an […]
Phone Fault
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Princeton High School Orchestra (USA): Concert for Unicef
The Princeton High School Orchestra perform fabulous orchestral music for all the family by Morricone, Piazzolla, Puccini, Vaughan Williams and more. As part of their 2018 European Tour. Free entrance with donations (advance booking recommended) All proceeds go to Unicef Honored as a United States Fund for UNICEF Ambassador for its UNICEF Benefit Concert produced […]
Annie Besant’s Passion for Malthusianism
An important figure in Freethought, Annie Besant stood trial with Charles Bradlaugh in 1877 for publishing a birth control pamphlet The Fruits of Philosophy. Like Bradlaugh, Annie Besant argued the case for birth control on Malthusian economic as well as proto feminist reasons. The story has often been told, but myths have accumulated around it and […]
Cosmic Superheroes
The Cosmic Shambles Network are proud to present Cosmic Superheroes, a unique photographic celebration of the superpowers it has taken for women at the forefront of the worlds of Arts and Science to establish themselves as superheroes in their individual fields. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of filmed interviews and profiles with each […]
The Story 2018
Last year’s event was full of creative, diverse, inspirational speakers, including Inua Ellams, David Conn, Lara Pawson, Kate Clanchy, Nikesh Shukla, Victoria Mapplebeck and Ewen Spencer. The Story 2018 will again be a celebration of everything that is wonderful, inspiring and awesome about stories, in whatever medium possible. We’ll have stories that are written, spoken, […]