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Video Category: Philosophy and spirituality
Aristotle on Virtue and Vice
In this lecture, we will delve into Aristotle’s concept of virtue and examine how his idea of the golden mean, as a harmonious balance between opposing vices, applies to modern ethical discussions. We will also consider whether Aristotle’s framework remains relevant and practical in addressing today’s moral challenges.
Purity and Defilement: Exploring the Concept of Kegare in Shinto and Buddhism
This event will explore how kegare influences daily life, spiritual practices, and cultural rituals in Japan, offering a deeper understanding of how this concept shapes the Japanese society overall.
Hieronymus Bosch: Universal Disorder
The often bizarre paintings by Hieronymus Bosch depict stories of temptation, sin and accountability, set in a world that is both recognizable and fantastical at the same time.
Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Sound…and Sex? An Exploration of Alternate Senses in the Eighteenth Century
In this session, we’ll discuss how we define a senses today, how they were seen in 18th century and take a closer look at sex and common sense.
Mythic Laughter
Join us as we explore the role of humour and laughter in ancient mythology and meaning-making.
Pleasure and Pain in Cult Cinema – A Case Study in ‘The Wicker Man’
This talk will consider the ways in which audiences and fans of the film 'The Wicker Man' have spent the past fifty years trying to understand every aspect of how this remarkable film came into being.
Exploring Japanese New Year Symbolism and Traditions
Join us as we uncover the shared and distinct symbolism surrounding the transition to a new year in the East and West.
Yokai: Supernatural Entities in Japanese Culture
Join us for a night of story-telling when Azumi Uchitani will take you on a journey into the intriguing world of yokai, the supernatural entities deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.
Vanitas: a matter of life and deathÂ
This talk will look at the theme of ‘vanitas’ (the emptiness of the material world and the presence of death) in the history of art to better understand how past cultures have thought about the impermanence of life and how this type of thinking leads to a greater understanding of a life worth living.Â