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Preeminent philosopher A. C. Grayling returns to Melbourne to discuss one of the most urgent issues of our time: the decline of democracy.
Around the world, the foundations of democracy, freedom and civil liberties are being eroded. What can be done?
Far-right ideologies are being embraced in the open, billionaires and corporations are flagrantly interfering with elections and and once liberal countries are sliding towards authoritarianism. All signs point to a profound loss of faith in our democratic ideals.
Speaking about his eye-opening new book For the People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy, beloved philosopher A. C. Grayling joins The Fifth Estate host Sally Warhaft to unpack the forces that are undermining democracy worldwide – from gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations – and offers bold solutions to safeguarding ourselves against the rising tide of authoritarianism.
Presented in partnership with RMIT University
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Saturday 7 March
1.00 - 2.00pm
Tickets
$39.50
Full
$29.50
Concession
$29.50
Under 30
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
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Additional Notes
A. C. Grayling will be signing books after the event.
The bookseller for this event is Hill of Content Bookshop.
Featuring
A. C. Grayling
A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, and its Professor of Philosophy. He is the author of over thirty books of philosophy, biography, history of ideas, and ...
Sally Warhaft
Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer. She is the host of The Fifth Estate, the Wheeler Centre’s live series focusing on journalism, politics, media, and international relations, and The Leap ...