HSV Monthly Public Lectures Archive 2014
The Humanist Society of Victoria hosts a series of monthly public lectures by guest speakers raising questions of public interest and importance. We welcome everyone interested in fostering a more rational and caring society.
Where: Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn, Victoria (Melways: 46 E8)
When: Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm for 8:00 pm start
The Year in International Affairs
Thursday 27 November 2014, 8:15 pm
Melissa Conley-Tyler (Australian Institute of International Affairs) Read Lecture Summary …
Reason vs Emotion: Key Drivers in the History of Moral Progress
Thursday 23 October 2014, 8:00 pm
Dr Meredith Doig (Rationalist Society of Australia) Read Lecture Summary …
Philosophical Literacy: How Much Moral Philosophy Do You Need to Know?
Thursday 25 September 2014, 8:00 pm
Dr Patrick Stokes (Deakin University) Read Lecture Summary …
Matter Matters: Why We Should All Be Materialists
Thursday 28 August 2014, 8:00 pm
Ian Robinson (Central Victorian Atheists and Freethinkers) Read Lecture Summary …
The Rights of Children in Reproductive Technology and Adoption
Thursday 24 July 2014, 8:00 pm
Maggie Millar (actor, artist) Read Lecture Summary …
My Theory of Everything
Thursday 26 June 2014, 8:00 pm
Professor Stan Van Hooft (Deakin University)
Australia’s Royal Commission into Child Abuse: No Place to Hide
Thursday 22 May 2014, 8:00 pm
Dr Wayne Chamley (Broken Rites Australia) Read Lecture Summary …
Environment, Population and the State: Ethical Considerations
Thursday 24 April 2014, 8:00 pm
Jill Quirk (Sustainable Population Australia) Read Lecture Summary …
Secular Government in a Multicultural Society?
Thursday 27 March 2014, 8:00 pm
Dr Richard Di Natale (Senator) Read Lecture Summary …
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) So Far
Thursday 27 February 2014, 8:00 pm
Panel: David Maxwell (social worker) and Vern Hughes (Civil Society) Read Lecture Summary …
