The Necessity of Secularist R?gimes

Public lecture being given by Professor Charles Taylor on Thursday 21st May

This lecture is part of the Gifford lecture series and will tie in with Homecoming Scotland.

It is free and open to the public, however, you must pre register in advance as spaces are limited.

Venue:

Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University Avenue/Gibson Street Speaker: Professor Charles Taylor, Professor Emeritus at McGill, University in Montreal, Quebec.

Doors 5.30 p.m. - for 6.00 p.m.

Register for lecture: Contact: Angela Hair, Development and Alumni Office, Email or Telephone: 0141 330 3593

The Evolution of Secularism

Abstract: Secularist regimes are the subject of vigorous debate in many countries: France, USA, Turkey, India and others. What are the defining features of secularism, (or la?cit?)? Very often we reach for some institutional definition, like 'the separation of church and state', or 'neutrality of the state.' But in fact, we need to define better the goals or values we are trying to foster or defend by these institutions. The centre of gravity of secularist regimes is changing in our day, and this is a positive development.

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