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Ah, the politics of London...
Posted by devilskitchen about 1 year ago
Last active about 1 year ago
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One of the things that I have really enjoyed about moving to London (from bonnie Edinburgh) is that I have been able to go to various political meetings. I’ve been to a couple of Adam Smith Institute Events, a couple of Bow Group lectures (Oliver Letwin – unconvincing – and Polly Toynbee – confused old harrida...
Does anyone want to discuss politics/religion/philosophy?
Posted by DangerMouse about 1 year ago
Last active about 1 year ago
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Note: Updated! This event now on 21st Feb We have a table booked at the Winchester in Islington from 18:30 next Wednesday (21st) to discuss politics, religion, philosophy and just about anything you have been dying to have a sensible discussion about, but have not been sure enough of the audience to broach the su...
A heated debate
Posted by DangerMouse about 1 year ago
Last active about 1 year ago
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I am unable to post on my original thread, I get as far as a pic of Mamfer and can scroll no further (and yes, I have tried!). I can read everything when I am not logged in though. Ok, here is the state of play, last week was good fun and everyone wants to do it again. For starters we are going to meet every fort...
Jim Crace discusses The Pesthouse, 24th April
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Jim Crace in Conversation with Dr Philip Tew at Waterstones, Gower Street, WC1 Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 6:30PM – 8:00PM Free Tickets Available instore The Whitbread award winning author Jim Crace will be discussing the relationship between fiction writers and academic critics with his biographer Dr Phil...
John Pilger: Freedom Next Time, 31st May
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Britain’s renowned broadcaster and journalist, known for exposing deception and improving human rights. John Pilger will be talking about his latest book Freedom Next Time as well as answering questions and signing books. There will also be a screening of his latest fil...
Socrates Cafe at Waterstones, 4th June
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Noted philosopher Christopher Phillips brings his hugely successful Socrates Cafe to Waterstone’s Gower St. He will be discussing his new book ‘Socrates in Love’ and answering questions on all things Socratic. Refreshments will be provided. 3rd Floor, Waterstone’s Gower St, WC1E 6EQ Free Tick...
Roger Scruton: Culture Counts 28th June
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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What is culture? Why should we preserve it, and how? In this event renowned philosopher Roger Scruton will be discussing his new book ‘Culture Counts’ which defends Western culture against its internal critics and external enemies, and argues that rumours of its death are seriously exaggerated. Refreshments will be ...
Garth Cartwright discusses Balkan music
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Garth Cartwright, the music writer and Songlines magazine contributor will be discussing Balkan music and signing copies of his new book ‘Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians’. Part travelogue, part discography, and a wonderful history of the Balkan musical culture, this promises to be a really intere...
John Gray: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 6:30PM – 8:00PM Tickets £2, available instore and redeemable against purchase of the book on the night. The critically acclaimed philosopher and author of Straw Dogs will be discussing geopolitics, religion and fundamentalism and signing copies of his latest book, Black Mass. Furt...
An Evening of Decadence
Posted by babybat about 1 year ago
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Come and help us celebrate the paperback launch of the Decadent Handbook with speakers Rowan Pelling, Maria Alvarez, Durian Gray, Sebastian Horsley and Hari Kunzru. Refreshments provided, tickets £2 redeemable against purchase. At Waterstones Gower Street on Tuesday 18th September, from 6.30pm-8pm Further details: 0...
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