Can we go back to the Enlightenment?
Jim Al-Khalili|/by/jim-al-khalili
Jim Al-Khalili|/by/jim-al-khalili
Humanists Uk|/source/humanists-uk
By: Jim Al-Khalili, Ziauddin Sardar Source: Humanists Uk Jul 15, 2017 No Comments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwoDBWVUlEc
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The British Humanist Association, the Muslim Institute, and Conway Hall present a special dialogue event featuring BHA President Jim Al-Khalili and Muslim Institute chair Ziauddin Sardar in conversation. Back to the Enlightenment?
In Jim Al-Khalili's final public appearance in his term as President of the British Humanist Association, he enters conversation with Ziauddin Sardar, Chair of the Muslim Institute.
This event is a unique opportunity which brings together two important figures with humanist and Islamic perspectives on the modern world. How do these differ, and are these views misconceived?
Published on Feb 1, 2016
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