The ancient Stoics have a simple yet compelling view of finding value in a material world. This video explore their views and philosophy.
Video Category: Philosophy and spirituality
Skywatching: Nancy Holt’s Sun Tunnels Object
This talk will explore the different facets of this artwork to help us to rethink our modern conceptions ‘progress’ and ‘time’.Â
Farewell to Postmodernism?
This session will discuss Byung-Chul Han’s book Hyperculture: Culture and Globalisation. Han is one of the most prominent South Korean-born philosophers and cultural theorists.
Collective Memory: honouring deceased in Japan
Every summer Japan celebrates a festival, Obon, to commemorate ancestors, whose spirits are believed to temporarily return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Join Azumi Uchitani’s talk to dive into the traditions of Obon and explore its spiritual meaning.
Japanese Social Hierarchy: Order or Constraint?
As we discuss all aspects of freedom, this event aims to open up a conversation about hierarchy, order, authority and discipline as an essential part of a functioning society. We will study Japanese social structure as an example of such a model.
A Golden Dawn: magic, mystery and madness at the turn of the 20th century
The 20th century dawned and light penetrated occult circles that had previously remained a well guarded secret in the form of daring new initiates ready to break open the boundaries between this world and the next. Join us as we explore the occult subcultures of the fin de siecle and uncover their stories.
Eastern and Western Perspectives on Peace-building
To celebrate International Day of Peace, we will focus on some of the features of both Western and Gandhian ways of carrying out peacemaking. This will give us greater understanding on the range of perspectives of peacebuilding.
German Postwar Art: on Identity, Belonging and Peace
We will explore how being on the wrong side of the war, impacted German artists' perceptions of identity and nationality, as well as their active struggle to create a better future.
Wisdom of Martial Arts: Transforming the Mind, the Body and Spirit
In this talk you will be introduced to one of the principles, SHU HA RI, the three stages of developing and mastering any techniques and transforming the mind, body and spirit to bring unlimited potential.
Astrology and the Renaissance World View
Using texts and sources spanning across literature, drama and contemporary politics, in this talk we explore the importance of Astrology to the Renaissance World View and what implications it may have for our own renewed interest in astrology.