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A.C. Grayling
Discriminations and the Culture Wars
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IE University. Sala Capitular
Acclaimed British philosopher Anthony C. Grayling will discuss his latest book, Discriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars. In this timely and provocative work, British philosopher Grayling, author of more than 30 books and founder of the New College of the Humanities, explores the history and consequences of cancel culture, drawing connections between ancient ostracism and modern political and social polarisation. He argues that many so-called cultural conflicts do not arise from conflicting rights, but from the clash between vested interests and fundamental freedoms.
At the end of the event, the author will sign copies of his books
Event in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish
Rob Riemen in conversation with Jesús García Calero
Rescuing European Humanism
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IE University. Sala Capitular
Rob Riemen (Netherlands) is an essayist, philosopher and director of the Nexus Institute, through which he aims to generate spaces for debate and keep alive the principles of European humanism. He is the author of books such as Nobility of Spirit and The Art of Being Human. He believes that Europe is at a complex crossroads. One that has to do with the loss of memory of the principles of duty, freedom, justice and even love for others. There are no magic formulas, but Riemen appeals to the 'nobility of spirit' to return to the democratic ideal; and he proposes to do so through philosophers —both classical and contemporary— and leading intellectuals such as Thomas Mann and Albert Camus.
He will talk about all this with Jesús García Calero, director of ABC Cultural. He specialises in heritage information and dissemination.
The event will be presented by Hannah Schmidt, Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Spain.
At the end of the event, the author will sign copies of his books
Event in English with simultaneous interpretation into Spanish
Price: €9.00 (EUR)
Co-organised with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain and Penguin Radmon House Grupo Editorial and the collaboration of the ABC newspaper
Fabio Corsico, A.C. Grayling and Santiago Iñiguez with Anna Bosch
Dante and Leadership: Ethics, Power and Humanity
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IE University. Aula Magna
What can Dante teach us about leadership and the human condition in the 21st century? This conversation features British philosopher A.C. Grayling, founder of the New College of the Humanities and author of over 30 books on ethics and reason; Santiago Iñiguez, president of IE University and a leading global voice in higher education and author of Dante in the Workplace; and Fabio Corsico, an Italian essayist and executive known for his work at the intersection of power, culture, and economics.
From philosophical ethics to corporate leadership and strategic decision-making, the speakers will explore the enduring relevance of Dante’s thought in today’s world. Moderated by Anna Bosch, a leading international journalist at TVE and former correspondent in London and Washington.
At the end of the event, the author will sign copies of his books
Event in English with simultaneous interpretation into Spanish
The answers to many of our personal problems are not to be found in the future, but in history. Faced with the pressing and ever-shifting issues of modern times, the classics provide timeless concepts that have stood, sound and infallible, through the tests of time. In classical culture, myths also serve to explain our Western culture and its codes of behaviour: heroism, generosity, selfishness, courage, envy, and so on. The gods of Olympus and the heroes of classical antiquity are leading characters in a fascinating series of tales that never cease to amaze us. Emilio del Río reflects on modernity, myths and the relevance of the classics in our lives, in conversation with writer and journalist Carlos Aganzo.
At the end of the event, the author will sign copies of his books
Event in Spanish
Price: €9.00 (EUR)
In collaboration with the newspaper El Norte de Castilla and organised together with Diputación de Segovia and Teatro Juan Bravo
