What does it mean to live well? How can we tread the line between morality and moralism? Are there absolutes of life and death? Our panel of philosophers and commentators explore the judgements that underpin our attitudes to death. Chaired by Phillip Adams.
In partnership with the Melbourne International Arts Festival, the Matter of Life and Death series of events focuses on some of the big issues in life, art and ideas.
Phillip Adams is a prolific and sometimes controversial broadcaster, writer and film-maker. As presenter of Late Night Live for 20 years he has interviewed many thousands of the world’s most influential thinkers – from archaeologists to zoologists.
Julian Burnside, QC, is an Australian barrister who specialises in commercial litigation and is also deeply involved in human rights work, in particular in relation to refugees.
C.A.J. (Tony) Coady is Vice Chancellor’s Fellow and Professorial Fellow in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne, where he was formerly Boyce Gibson Professor of Philosophy.
Amanda Lohrey is the author of several acclaimed novels, including the award-winning Camille’s Bread, as well as Vertigo, The Philosopher’s Doll and The Morality of Gentlemen.
This is a free event. Booking recommended.
BMW Edge Federation Square Melbourne 3000
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