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.
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Marion Maddox 27th Feb 6.30pm
Appearing at Embiggen Books the day after the Iq Squared debate, Marion Maddox will be speaking about her new book Taking God to School: The end of Australia’s egalitarian education? RSVP early as there will
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 ReadingBlackford, Doig and Oppy: Australian Made Secularism
Thursday 12th April 6.30pm SECULAR AUSTRALIA: A 10 POINT PLAN RSVP essential to Embiggen Books 03 9662 2062 All Embiggen Books events at shop unless otherwise stated Address 197-203 Little Lonsdale St, Behind the State
Continue ReadingThe Road Less Travelled: Can believers and atheists work together for the common good?
PZ Myers, Leslie Cannold and Chris Stedman in conversation You either believe or you don’t (unless you’re agnostic of course). Where’s the middle ground? Can those with opposing views join forces on issues other than
Continue ReadingBook Launch: Islam, Arrogance and Delusion by John Perkins
Thursday 6.30pm 15th March. A Book Launch with John Perkins. Dr John Perkins is an economist and President of the Secular Party as well as one of the key speakers at 2010’s Global Atheist Convention
Continue ReadingChristopher Hitchens
Born in the UK in 1949, Hitchens is an author, Journalist, political observer, anti-theist, professional contrarian, and apparently one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. His superb knowledge of classical literature and history give
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