Woollahra Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time (Part 1)
About this event
Exploring Critical and Creative Perspectives on the World and Current Affairs. Join this 10-week Philosophy Club as we explore the major cultural, political and technological changes shaping today’s world, from the rise of authoritarianism and social movements to artificial intelligence and new ways of thinking.
Each week features a different guest speaker, offering philosophical, historical, literary and creative perspectives on contemporary issues. Together, we connect classic ideas and critical thinking with current affairs, discovering how philosophy can help us better understand and respond to the world we live in.
Each session covers a new topic, so you are welcome to attend even if you miss a week.
Week Name Topic
Week 1 Tutor: Christine Gietz Topic: To Revolutionise: The Call for Change in Many Shapes and Forms
Week 2 Tutor: Michael Taylor Topic: The End of the Rules-Based International Order
Week 3 Tutor: Michael Pyne Topic: Australia’s Immigration Revolution
Week 4 Tutor: Anne Harbers Topic: Banksy: Art, Power, and Protest in the Modern World
Week 5 Tutor: Michael Hauptman Topic: The East India Company: The First Corporate Revolution
Week 6 Tutor: Lanning Bennett Topic: The 1960s Cultural Revolution: Music, Art, Sexual Attitudes, and More
When
Fri, 19 June
Where
Getting here: Parking and public transport are available nearby. There are two disability parking spaces available outside the Council Chambers. There is a public car park located at Cross Street, Double Bay. If you are arriving via UBER or TAXI please request a drop or collection at the Council Chambers.
Ages
All ages
Price
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Source: woollahra.nsw.gov.au · Last checked 3 June 2026
Source: woollahra.nsw.gov.au · Last checked 3 June 2026