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Voltaire – Philosophy – “The Age of Reason’’ 

24 October @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Russell Goulbourne, Professor of French Literature at Melbourne University, as he explores the real Voltaire, a central figure of the Enlightenment, through visual images of him produced in his lifetime.    

Voltaire’s legacy for us is one of rejection of bigotry and superstition and a belief in reason accompanied by tolerance and freedom of speechBut was this brilliant historian and writer, whose life was as dramatic as his plays, an original philosophical thinker or simply a publicist for the thoughts of othersRussell’s illustrated talk is followed by a Q & A and refreshments. 

 Location: Blue Room, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, opposite Queen Vic Market 

Date: Thursday 24th October, 2 p.m. (approx 2 hours) 
Register:  MyU3A- Log on – Click All Courses – 2024 at bottom of page, twice then Events tab 

Details

Date:
24 October
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

U3A Melbourne City
Phone
(03) 9639 5209
Email
citymelb@u3a.org.au

Venue

Multicultural Hub
506 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, 3000
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