The Ethics Centre bring their immersive philosophy activation Circle of Chairs to Bundanon.
Will you agree with your fellow attendees’ views? Pull up a chair and join or simply watch the guided conversations unfold as together we examine how we really feel.
This event is free. Early registration is encouraged.
Saturday Host: Dr Simon Longstaff AO
Sunday Host: Dr Tim Dean
Stay The Night – Philosophy Stay Weekend
Experience a thought-provoking weekend by the Shoalhaven River with explorations on how to live a good life, deep discussions on conformity and collaboration, live music, gourmet dining, stargazing, and bushwalking.
Discover the Philosophy Stay Weekend.
Dr Simon Longstaff AO
Simon Longstaff began his working life on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is proud of his kinship ties to the Anindilyakwa people. After a period studying law in Sydney and teaching in Tasmania, he pursued postgraduate studies as a Member of Magdalene College, Cambridge. In 1991, Simon commenced his work as the first Executive Director of The Ethics Centre.
In 2013, Longstaff was made an officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for “distinguished service to the community through the promotion of ethical standards in governance and business, to improving corporate responsibility, and to philosophy.” Simon is an Adjunct Professor of the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW, a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Royal Society of NSW and the Australian Risk Policy Institute.
Dr Tim Dean
Tim is a public philosopher, speaker and writer. He has a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of New South Wales on the evolution of morality and specialises in public philosophy, ethics and critical thinking. He is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney and the author of How We Became Human published by Pan Macmillan.
Dean is also an experienced science writer and editor and has worked for outlets such as The Conversation and edited magazines including Cosmos and Australian Life Scientist. He is the recipient of the Australasian Association of Philosophy Media Professionals’ Award for his work on philosophy in the public sphere.
Circle Of Chairs is presented in partnership with The Ethics Centre. The Ethics Centre is a not-for-profit organisation developing and delivering innovative programs, services and experiences, designed to bring ethics to the centre of personal and professional life.
