David Hume: Celebrating Connections (video)

Lord Sutherland of Houndwood presents, "David Hume and Civil Society". David Hume's thinking was radical and thorough. This was his strength, but also a source of ammunition to his enemies. He has been interpreted as being scathingly negative in all of his conclusions - whether about morality, religion or basic epistemology. The lecture will argue that Hume has much that is positive to teach us about all of these topics. However, the main focus will be upon the nature and foundations of Civil Society, including both ethical and social insights, and their relevance to contemporary talk of 'broken' or 'fractured' society.

Professor Amartya Sen, Nobel prize laureate, delivers "David Hume and the Demands of Ethics". The Professor of Economics and Philosophy at Harvard University gave his lecture as part of the University’s celebration of philosopher David Hume’s 300th birthday. Professor Susan Manning will chair the event which will also feature Professor Emma Rothschild, Professor Barun De, Dr Viccy Coltman and Dr Michael Fry. Recorded on 18 July 2011 at the University of Edinburgh's New College.

A panel discussion with Dr Peter Millican, Professor Richard Holloway, Professor Susan Manning, Dr Nicholas Phillipson and chaired by Sheena McDonald. Recorded on 26 April 2011 at the University of Edinburgh's George Square Lecture Theatre.