1000 - 1700, 1 June 2011
Geary Lecture Theatre - City University, London
monumental contribution to 20th century biological and philosophical
thought with implications in domains such as neo-cybernetics, immunology,
artificial life, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, brain studies,
and in East-West dialogues between neuroscience and Buddhism (Francisco
was a close, long-time adviser to The Dalai Lama). Invited speakers are:
Stephen Batchelor (Buddhist scholar), Michel Bitbol (Philosopher), Paul
Bourgine (Engineer), John Protevi (Philosopher) and Antonino Raffone
(Neuroscientist).
The dissemination of academic knowledge to non-academic groups was one of
Varela's passions for 30 years. In this spirit, speakers will explain how
Varela's work has influenced their different fields of expertise and the
event should be of interest to many health-related practitioners,
counsellors and psychotherapists, educationists and teachers, social
workers, management consultants, politicians and policy-makers, and to
many amongst the current generation of students.
Details of the program and registration are available at:
To mark the tenth anniversary of Francisco Varela's untimely death, we
will be pleased to welcome you a symposium on 'The embodiment of Life :
The legacy of Francisco Varela (1946-2001) on the 1st June 2011 at City
University.
Varela's work is considered by many academics and professionals to be awill be pleased to welcome you a symposium on 'The embodiment of Life :
The legacy of Francisco Varela (1946-2001) on the 1st June 2011 at City
University.
monumental contribution to 20th century biological and philosophical
thought with implications in domains such as neo-cybernetics, immunology,
artificial life, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, brain studies,
and in East-West dialogues between neuroscience and Buddhism (Francisco
was a close, long-time adviser to The Dalai Lama). Invited speakers are:
Stephen Batchelor (Buddhist scholar), Michel Bitbol (Philosopher), Paul
Bourgine (Engineer), John Protevi (Philosopher) and Antonino Raffone
(Neuroscientist).
The dissemination of academic knowledge to non-academic groups was one of
Varela's passions for 30 years. In this spirit, speakers will explain how
Varela's work has influenced their different fields of expertise and the
event should be of interest to many health-related practitioners,
counsellors and psychotherapists, educationists and teachers, social
workers, management consultants, politicians and policy-makers, and to
many amongst the current generation of students.
Details of the program and registration are available at:
Valerie Bonnardel
University of Winchester, a private charitable company limited by
guarantee in England and Wales number 5969256.
Registered Office: Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 4NR
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