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Start 2017 with practical ideas to help you re-boot your life and discover how to worry less, achieve more and love what you do.

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Martin Heidegger is amongst the most influential and important thinkers of the 20th Century. The first part of the course covers his magnum opus, Being and Time (1927). We then move on to consider his later writings on technology, art, and language.

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A nine session mindfulness course, led by Anna Black.

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in this course, we will discuss the nature of thought, imagination and language use and the place of metaphors and analogical thinking in philosophical and intellectual activity.

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The course will take a chronological and textual approach, starting with Benjamin’s writings from the mid/late 1920s and ending with his final text from 1940.

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The course will introduce the three figures by focusing on close reading of one seminal text by each of them. We will begin with Totality and Infinity (1961) by Emmanuel Levinas; then examine The History of Sexuality, Volume 1 (1978) by Michel Foucault; and conclude by studying Jacques Lacan’s Ecrits (1966).

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This course studies the work of several of the most famous existentialist thinkers.

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Mozart Quartet in B flat K458 'Hunt' Webern Six Bagatelles, Langsamer Satz Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor Op.34

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After giving a brief background of Iran, Masoud Ahmadi will discuss the current situation of human rights in the country and the role of Irans rulers in the turmoil in the Middle East. While we in the West are correctly concerned about ISIS and the claim of an Islamic Caliphate in Iraq and Syria, a very important issue is overlooked: the ruling expansionist Caliph in Tehran. By focusing on human rights, we will hear how the unfortunate trend of events in the region can be stopped and in fact reversed.

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Sunday Assembly is 4 years old and we're going to party in style! Bring your party hats, put on your Sunday best and let's get ready to celebrate us celebrating life as a community for all this time!

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Melodies from Schubert, Brahms, Mahler, Debussy, Poulenc,Caplet,Viardot and Wolf from Varda Kotler and Israel Kastoriano. The melodies brings different sides of each composer: Poetic-lyric melodies against Humoristic-satiric.

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A self-development workshop in partnership with Psychologies Magazine (www.psychologies.co.uk)

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How Individual Psychology offers a practical prevention and treatment model for anxiety disorders – in two parts January 10th and February 14th 2017.

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Beethoven Quartet in D Op.18/3 Bartók Quartet No.1 in A minor Sz.40 Dvořák Quartet in G Op.106

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Dementia and Alzheimer's disease 'breakthroughs' appear in the newspapers every week, but in reality there hasn't been a new drug for any form of dementia in almost 15 years. Dr Clare Walton will talk about some of latest developments taking place in dementia research and highlight the leading work taking place here in the UK.

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To celebrate its recent launch, the International School of Philosophy is holding a set of talks on three very different philosophers from different periods in history.

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The #JC4PM tour is putting on a special event at Conway Hall with some of our favourite acts - and some new ones - for a Christmas bash.

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“Naturalism” is the idea that there is only one world, the natural world, which follows the laws of nature and which can be investigated by scientific methods. The term “Poetic Naturalism” was introduced by theoretical physicist Sean Carroll in his 2016 book, The Big Picture. Carroll is perhaps the greatest living humanist thinker and in his book he explores humanity's big questions including: the origin of life, meanings in life and the origin of the universe.Chris Street will hold your hand and take you through an incredible journey of new understandings of our existence on Planet earth.

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For the last Sunday Assembly London of 2016 we are joined by the amazing Laurence Shorter. In his quest to understand the secrets of happiness, he has authored a bestselling book on positive thinking (The Optimist, 2009), written and performed his own one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival, and created the Lazy Guru, the world’s first cartoon guide to mindfulness and flow.

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The Psychedelic Society has partnering with VolteFace to co-host this event on the Legal Regulation of recreational drugs. VolteFace is a policy innovation hub that explores alternatives to current public policies relating to drugs, and which also publishes drug-related content.

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SOLD OUT - The Conway Memorial Lecture 2016: Lawrence Krauss - Hidden Realities: The Greatest Story Ever Told.. So Far

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Come and experience an event like no other - a playful, interactive showcase where you will engage with and learn about some of the elements that make for persuasive communication, encouraging you to explore how you can use language to get your message across, and ultimately develop your own approach to having 'a way with words'

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Bach: Trio Sonata BWV1038 in G Handel: Cello Sonata in G Leclair: L'Ainé Deuxieme Recréation de Musique d'une exécution facile Op.8 in G minor Handel: Trio Sonata Op.2/1 in B minor Rameau: Pièce de Clavecin en Concerts No.1 Telemann: Paris Quartet No.1 in D TWV43:D3

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Paul Patterson's colourful setting of this classic fairytale, brought to life by musicians from the London Mozart Players and actress, Rebecca Kenny.

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Donald Trump's conduct, temperament and outrageous utterances during the presidential campaign should have ensured his rejection by the electorate. He was patently prepared to say anything to achieve office. But our speaker today, Chris Bratcher, considers he was telling it as it is on two huge policy issues; NATO and Free Trade.Chris will explain why he considers Trump could just be a force for good.

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Chaz Royal presents World Burlesque Games 2016 5th Annual International Competition of Burlesque & Variety for two Nights Only!

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Whether the issue is immigration, Brexit, welfare, press-regulation, the NHS, or Trump vs. Clinton, concern is being expressed about the way in which both politicians and the media shape the political agenda by means of spin, deceit, and, in some cases, bare-faced lies. To what extent have we lost sight of the truth? How can we ensure the facts are centre-stage when it comes to policy- and democratic decision-making? The evening is hosted by CFI's Stephen Law.

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Join Action for Happiness for a special celebration event about the journey from "me" to "we" and how to create more happiness together.

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Exploring being a fully liberated and iridescent Hummingbird!

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The book Rocking Against Racism 1976-1981 hears from a number of collaborators, rockers and fighters. This launch event will host talks, readings and, of course, music, not only looking back at the events of 40 years ago, but also looking at the struggles and fights we face in Britain today.

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In this talk Professor Dennis Hayes, an expert in educational development, will describe what’s gone wrong and discuss some attempts to save the university sector, making it fit-for-purpose for the 21st century.

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As a part of the Albanian Culture Days, Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo in cooperation with the Embassy of Kosovo in London is proud to bring to London the world renowned Albanian jazz singer, Elina Duni and Gent Rushi.

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Sir John Elliott, Regius Professor Emeritus at Oxford University joins Ideas Roadshow host Howard Burton to discuss Spain, Catalan separatist movements past and present, and the life of a historian.

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Brought to you by the team behind Develop:Brighton, Develop:VR is a new one day event taking place. It will focus on the new commercial opportunities that Virtual and Augmented Reality present, together with exploring the tools and techniques needed to produce top notch VR and AR content.

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The London Legal Support Trust presents an evening ceilidh of laughter, music and merriment! Join us to dance the night away to commemorate St Andrews Day.

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SOLD OUT - The team behind Festival of the Spoken Nerd are putting on their biggest Evening of Unnecessary Detail so far; In collaboration with Conway Hall...

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For Terry all the world was his stage. As we celebrate his life it is a wonderful opportunity to bring together, for one last curtain call, everyone he knew from all the many and varied compartments of his life.Arrival from 10am for a 10.30am start. Buffet lunch at 12 noon – close at 1pm. The Celebration will consist of a series of three minute Tributes from his family, a wide range of groups and individuals.Please RSVP - for catering purposes by emailing midsomer.myers@gmail.com or ringing 07530 042627 if you are able to come.

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The British Humanist Association presents an evening of celebration to commemorate the occasion of their 120th birthday.

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Join the how to: Academy and Oxford Analytica as we pull apart the pledges made by Donald Trump during his campaign, and try to predict what his presidency will change for the US and the world.

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Australian pianist and composer Tom Donald will take the audience on a musical Odyssey. Classical sounds infused with jazz elements, reflecting the unique spirit of legendary concert hall and audience. Piano lovers can’t miss this!

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Salema Veliu’s ‘live. learn. love’ method reflects the new era of coaching; one that incorporates and combines yoga, meditation, psychology and neuroscience. Her mission is to share the connections between Eastern philosophies and Western science in an accessible and inspiring way.

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A one day course designed for international students whose visa has a limited period remaining but are wishing to continue to stay in the UK legally to pursue work.

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Mozart: Sonata for violin and piano Pancho Vladigerov: Piano Trio Op.4 Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Op.81

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Hot-hot debate: Piers Corbyn v Professor Piers Forster.In this unique debate, we bring together two high profile scientists who share very different views on how humans are impacting our climate. Professor Piers Forster – one of the leading scientists involved when the IPCC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize will take on Piers Corbyn, who is well known for his skeptical views, and considers that the main-stream theory of man-made climate change is deeply flawed

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Sunday Assembly London are delighted to announce that they have the excellent G.S. Motola coming to speak at Sunday Assembly.

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SOLD OUT - As the days darken the London Fortean Society explores the folklore, ghosts and curses of the British Isles with the one-day symposium 'The Haunted Landscape'. Authors, experts and researchers discuss ghosts, strange beasts and magic. From a talking mongoose to soul birds, moving megaliths in the landscape to witch marks in old buildings; fairy lore and ghosts. Join us at Conway Hall to learn that the green and pleasant land we abide in has dark, strange and chilling other side.

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For our first event, the British Science Association and Fun Palaces are partnering to bring together scientific and arts audiences, to look at how we can create a new culture.

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Join how to: Academy for an unmissable evening with Alastair Campbell in a talk which will range from Brexit and Theresa May to the future of the Labour Party.

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