Heretics & humanists: a history of freethought, Bristol & beyond. with Maddy Goodall

Join us to explore the rich history and significant impact of humanist thought in Britain, and to trace its roots across continents, countries and through thousands of years.

Humanism is a long-lived and active philosophy, embodied not only by those more modern individuals who have self-identified as humanists but by people all over the world for as long as there have been human beings. From the presence of humanist ideas in far eastern and African traditions, and in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome, through the ferment of the 19th century, and up to the present day, Maddy's talk will explore many strands and centuries of the humanist tradition. She will highlight some of the key thinkers and doers who laid the groundwork, often against significant persecution, for the organised humanist movement, and helped to create the arguably freer and more equal society we have today.

Everyone is welcome…