Public Talks
2011 Schedule
January - June
- Topic: The Hero
- Heroes develop their strengths to overcome their weaknesses and realise their destiny
- Date/Time: Thurs February 24th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: Sociological Myths: Irish Identity
- How do we measure success in a society, what is the role of citizenship in redefining Irish society
- Date/Time: Thurs March 3rd at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: Cosmological Myths
- Myths of the beginning and the end
- Date/Time: Thurs March 10th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
- Observation of the Masks we wear in everyday life
- Date/Time: Thurs April 14th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: The Philosophy of Art
- A reflection on aesthetics
- Date/Time: Thurs May 12th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: Mystery Theatre
- Greek Theatre: Entertainment, education and its founder Aeschylus
- Date/Time: Thurs June 9th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
2010
- Topic: The Winter Solstice
- As we approach the Winter Solstice, what lies beneath its myth & history, how do we access its meaning today?
- Date/Time: Thurs December 9th at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- World Day of Philosophy: Sat 27th November
- (Programme of events)
- Philosophy of Music (2 pm)
- Sacred Architecture (3:30 pm)
- The Nature of Fear (5 pm)
- In Search of Happiness? (7:30 pm
- Topic: Lecture on The Knights Templar
- Date/Time: Thurs October 21st at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- Topic: Lecture on the Mysteries of Peru
- Discover the ancient pre-Inca culture of Chavin in the highlands of Peru
- Date/Time: Thu September 23rd at 7.30pm
- Price Free
- Booking not required
- February
- Public Talk
- Topic: The Art of Human Relationships
- Date/Time: Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:15pm
- Lecturer: Alain Impellizerri
- Entry Fee: Free
2009
September
- Public Talk
- Topic: Deciphering Raphael’s Painting The School of Athens
- Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30pm
- Lecturer: Orla Kelly
- Entry Fee: €6 / €4 with concession
October
- Public Talk
- Topic: Irish Cultural Identity in the 21st Century
- Date/Time: Tuesday, 20th October at 7:30pm
- Lecturer: Karen Brosnan
- Entry Fee: €6 / €4 with concession
November
- Public Talk
- Topic: Philosophy - what is it useful for?
- Date/Time: Monday, 16th November at 7:30pm
- Lecturer: Alain Impellizerri
- Entry Fee: €6 / €4 with concession