Distinguished moral philosopher and public intellectual Raimond Gaita (FAHA), Professor, University College London, and Melbourne Law school, discusses his approach towards a moral understanding of the Israel Gaza war based on the ideas collected in the book ‘Justice and Hope: Essays, Lectures and Other writings’, (Edited by Scott Stephens), Melbourne University Publishing, Paperback edition October 2024.

Michael Lester and Professor Raimond Gaita discuss, drawing on lessons from the holocaust. Prof. Gaita calls for hope for respectful trust based conversations premised on the ‘sublime ideal’ of inalienable dignity of each human being.

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On the Importance of Conversation for the Very Idea of a Common Humanity

Join a historically significant event for Conversation at the Crossroads and for the wider national and international community. The Annual Oration will be delivered by Raimond Gaita

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024. Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Location: University College, University of Melbourne, College Crescent, Parkville