Stories For The Future, And How To Get There
Based on the history of world literature presented in the first two lectures, Martin Puchner will seek to draw conclusions about the role of the humanities today. What he have in mind is something that might be called applied humanities. Scientists and policy makers have struggled to turn knowledge about global challenges, from climate change to the future of the European Union, into meaningful action.
But in order to motivate action, we need more than facts; we need stories. How can the history of storytelling help us meet this need? And what types of stories should we develop to meet these challenges?
The guest speaker for this event is Martin Puchner, the Byron and Anita Wien Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University
Date:
12 November 2019, 17:00 (Tuesday, 5th week, Michaelmas 2019)
Venue:
Weston Library, Broad Street OX1 3BG
Venue Details:
Lecture Theatre
Speaker:
Professor Martin Puchner (University of Harvard)
Organising department:
The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH)
Organiser contact email address:
anbara.khalidi@humanities.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
The Princeton University Press Lecture Series in European History and Culture
Topics:
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/princeton-university-press-lecture-3-stories-for-the-future-tickets-76270255387
Booking email:
anbara.khalidi@humanities.ox.ac.uk
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Anbara Khalidi
