When
SaturdayApril 6
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where
University of Newcastle NUspace X101
Level 1
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
FreeThe Rise and Fall of Toleration
In his new book, How We Became Post-Liberal, Newcastle philosopher and legal scholar Russell Blackford examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration, individual liberty and freedom of speech are frequently dismissed to support conservative policies. He speaks to Simon Longstaff about why liberalism’s ideas and language are still worth saving.
This is a free event; no bookings required.
The Speakers
Russell Blackford
In his new book, How We Became Post-Liberal, Newcastle philosopher and legal scholar Russell Blackford examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration, individual liberty…
Simon Longstaff
In his new book, How We Became Post-Liberal, Newcastle philosopher and legal scholar Russell Blackford examines how Western liberal democracies became nations where traditional liberal principles of toleration, individual liberty…
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