Chris Janaway's guest appearances

Chris Janaway

Philosophy

Ray Monk

Conor McHugh

Lee Walters

Sasha Mudd

Jonathan Way

Fiona Woolard

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Dramas and other fictions that portray tragic events are often thought to be the most important and valuable artistic works. But ever since the age of Plato and Aristotle, when tragedy was invented, philosophers have wondered why, and even whether, they are a good thing. Do we enjoy the merciless representation of lives being wrecked? If so, how do we explain that? Do we enjoy it in spite of, or because of, the painfulness of the events? And if we do not enjoy it, what is the point of tragedy?

Philosophy café: On Tragedy - Chris Janaway.


Staff, students and members of the public heard Professor Chris Janaway deliver another successful Philosophy Cafe talk as part of the Humanities Lifelong Learning programme. He discussed the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and his views on the suffering and futility of human life and the influence of love, art, morality and religion. This popular series will continue through the 2011-12 academic year with sessions at the John Hansard Gallery on the University campus and the City Art Gallery, Southampton. To hear Chris' talk click here:

Staff, students and members of the public heard Professor Chris Janaway deliver another successful Philosophy Cafe talk as part of the Humanities Lifelong Learning programme. He discussed the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and his views on the suffering and futility of human life and the influence of love, art, morality and religion.<br> <br>This popular series will continue through the 2011-12 academic year with sessions at the John Hansard Gallery on the University campus and the City Art Gallery, Southampton.<br> <br>To hear Chris' talk click here:

Philosophy Café: Reasons to be Cheerful, Chris Janaway