You Are a Story: Illinois novelist Ray Bradbury teaches us about who we are [One Book One Freeport lecture]

Program Type:

Lecture, NEA Big Read

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult
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Description

The big questions that we have all asked at some point in our lives – “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, “What does it all mean?”, and so on – are often addressed in the realms of philosophy, poetry, and psychology. The quest for these answers is a major force in human life. This workshop/presentation examines the intersection of philosophy, poetry, and psychology to see what attracts us to the quest for meaning and purpose, while also investigating how this quest affects the way we live. This exploration will provide new and fascinating insights into the human experience while encouraging participants to keep asking questions about human nature.

The presentation/workshop is split into three interactive parts: personal identity, reflections becoming reality, and learning as transformation. Participants will explore work and ideas from VS Ramachandran, Elizabeth Loftus, David Parfit, John Locke, and Ray Bradbury.

 

This event is being produced by Freeport Public Library in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors, artists, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities.

For more information, contact: Dianne Ludwig, dludwig@freeportpubliclibrary.org