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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. Stewart Sutherland taught philosophy in Bangor, Wales, Stirling, and King's College London, where he held the Chair of the History and Philosophy of Religion. He was subsequently Principal of King’s College, London, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. He is a fellow of the British Academy and Past-President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recorded 25 October 2011 at the Playfair Library, Edinburgh. Audio version.
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. Stewart Sutherland taught philosophy in Bangor, Wales, Stirling, and King's College London, where he held the Chair of the History and Philosophy of Religion. He was subsequently Principal of King’s College, London, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. He is a fellow of the British Academy and Past-President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recorded 25 October 2011 at the Playfair Library, Edinburgh. Audio version.
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. Stewart Sutherland taught philosophy in Bangor, Wales, Stirling, and King's College London, where he held the Chair of the History and Philosophy of Religion. He was subsequently Principal of King's College, London, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. He is a fellow of the British Academy and Past-President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recorded 25 October 2011 at the Playfair Library, Edinburgh. Audio version.
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. Stewart Sutherland taught philosophy in Bangor, Wales, Stirling, and King's College London, where he held the Chair of the History and Philosophy of Religion. He was subsequently Principal of King's College, London, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh. He is a fellow of the British Academy and Past-President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recorded 25 October 2011 at the Playfair Library, Edinburgh. Audio version.
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.
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.
Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT FBA - Provost of Gresham College On 1 November 1755 Lisbon was devastated by a massive earthquake. The reverberations went far beyond the loss of thirty thousand lives, and the religious doubts and counter-affirmations which followed have crucial relevance to...
Professor Sir David TweedieChairman, International Accounting Standards BoardIntroduction by Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT FBAProvost of...
The 2005 Gresham Special Lecture was given at The Great Hall, Guildhall, delivered by Professor The Lord Winston.Introduced by: Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT, Provost, Gresham College
The Sir Thomas Gresham City LectureIntroduction by Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT FBA PRSE, Provost of Gresham CollegeChairman: Professor Avinash PersaudLecture delivered by Callum McCarthy, Chairman, The Financial Services AuthorityResponse by Sir Peter Middleton GCB, Chairman, Barclays plcThis is the 2004 Sir Thomas Gresham Docklands Lecture.