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World philosopher to visit Adelaide

Professor Simon Blackburn
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007

One of the world's most distinguished philosophers will present a series of free public lectures at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide next week, examining the universal themes of truth, ethics and history.

is an eminent British academic credited with bringing philosophy to the masses in an entertaining and accessible way.

Currently Professor of Philosophy at the , he is a best-selling author and has a high media profile in the United Kingdom and United States.

Professor Blackburn has enjoyed a career spanning four decades on both sides of the Atlantic, teaching philosophy on all six continents except the Antarctic.

, Reader in the at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, says Professor Blackburn is "far and away the most entertaining and valuable philosopher on the current world stage".

"He has perfected the tricky ability to discuss serious and complex issues in an accessible and amusing way and has written a string of bestsellers as well as pouring out a stream of witty articles and reviews."

Professor Blackburn will present four public lectures at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide on September 3, 5, 7 and 10, made possible by the Gavin David Young Memorial bequest. He will discuss the themes of truth, ethics, history, and philosophy and the university.

"His talks promise to entertain, challenge and provoke widespread debate," Dr Gerrans says. "He expects his audience and readers to think hard, but he makes the process extremely rewarding."

Professor Blackburn has held visiting appointments at the , (Canada), US institutions , and , the and was for 10 years Adjunct Professor at the in Canberra.

He is the author of 10 books, including his latest, Plato's Republic: A Biography, which has been lauded as "a dazzling introduction to Plato's greatest and most influential work by one of the world's most distinguished and accessible philosophers".

WHERE: Napier Theatre 102, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, North Terrace
WHEN: September 3 (Truth), 5 (Ethics), 7 (History) and 10 (Philosophy and the 最新糖心Vlog): 6pm -7:30 pm.

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