RAYMOND TALLIS Michelangelo's Finger: An Exploration of Everyday Transcendence
Wednesday 17 February 2010
6.30pm - 8.00pm The Library (upstairs)
Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
WC1R 4RL
Nearest tube: Holborn
For this event, Professor Tallis will speak about the central themes of his book.
The human ability to use the index finger to point is unique. In his new book Raymond Tallis shows just how important this seemingly insignificant difference has been in determining our radically different evolutionary pathway from other animals.
For this event, Professor Tallis will speak about the central themes of his book, exploring the role the index finger plays in the development of humanity, examining the interaction between pointing, language and power and showing how pointing casts a light on the way humans transcend their organic condition, leading their lives rather than merely living them.
After his talk Professor Tallis will be joined in conversation with Dr Brendan Larvor (Humanist Philosophers’ Group), followed by a Q & A session with the audience.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL TO RESERVE A PLACE.
E: programme@ethicalsoc.org.uk
T: 0207 242 8031