Politics, policy & the chance of change The Conversation Yearbook 2015 Edited by John Watson Book Launch 6.30 Friday 4th December 2015 SOLD OUT RSVP directly to Melbourne University Press here rsvp-mup@unimelb.edu.au Continued political and
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Freedom From Religion
Former lecturer of human rights and antidiscrimination lawyer at Canberra University, Meg Wallace will be launching her new book Freedom from Religion: Rethinking Article 18 on 5.00pm Saturday 4th of July 2015 at Embiggen Books.
Continue ReadingRudd Rebellion: Book Launch
The Campaign to Save Labor Thurs, November 14, 6:30pm – 8:00pm RSVP events at embiggenbooks dot com or 9662 2062 The campaign diaries of Bruce Hawker, strategist for Kevin Rudd, take us from Rudd’s removal
Continue ReadingBook Launch: The Year My Politics Broke by Jonathan Green
MUP and Embiggen Books invite you to the launch of The Year My Politics Broke To be launched by First Dog On the MoonThursday, 3rd October6pm for 6.30pmEmbiggen Books203 Little Lonsdale Street, MelbourneRSVP by Monday, 30
Continue ReadingAn ethical future?
Recently we were host to Professor Julian Savulescu, who’s talk on the need for moral enhancement of the human race sparked much conversation among the attendees. (See Alex’s comment on the previous post on this and
Continue ReadingSecular Australia: A 10 Point Plan
Prior to the highly successful recent tour by Sean Faircloth, Embiggen Books organised for the discussion of his 10 point plan by Meredith Doig, Russell Blackford and Graham Oppy. Here is s a video of
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The sexual norms in a society are influenced by social and environmental conditions — and religious beliefs. These norms constantly shift over time. Religion often acts as a moral regulator of sexuality. Is this role
Continue ReadingLaureate Professor Peter Doherty in conversation with Peter Ellerton
Science, Scepticism and Society: Wednesday 11th April 6.30pm RSVP essential to Embiggen Books 03 9662 2062. All Embiggen Books events at the shop unless otherwise stated Address 197-203 Little Lonsdale St, Behind the State Library Nobel Prize winner
Continue ReadingRussell Blackford: 6.30pm 2nd Feb 2012
In his new book, Freedom of Religion and the Secular State, Russell Blackford argues that religious freedom is more than a crude quid pro quo arrangement – “We won’t persecute you if you don’t persecute
Continue ReadingTalk & Launch: Troy Bramston
Looking for the Light on the Hill: modern Labor’s challenges by Troy Bramston 6.30pm Wed, November 16 at Embiggen Books 197-203 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne 9662 2062 Please RSVP to events at embiggenbooks dot com
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