Prof Cornel R. West: "A Jazz-soaked Philosophy for our Catastrophic Times"

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to host Professor Cornel R. West Gifford Lectures Series: A Jazz-soaked Philosophy for our Catastrophic Times: From Socrates to Coltrane

In This series of lectures, Professor Cornel will reflect on his passionate conviction that the vocation of philosophy may be, in the language of the great jazz musician, John Coltrane, a force for good in a broken world. His lectures will mobilize philosophic and artistic resources to help us make courageous, compassionate responses to our catastrophic times. His particular calling reflects his Christocentric and cruciform version of Christian life – a decolonizing and democratizing way of being wedded to the mysterious forces of kairos (disruptive hope), kinesis (holy folly of faith) and, above all, kenosis (revolutionary love). These forces – when embedded in great philosophic traditions – can sustain us in the painful but also joyful trek from womb to tomb.

Live stream event

All lectures will be live streamed starting at 5pm - 7pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Once you've registered for each live stream event, you will then be emailed details and streaming information directly. For any questions, please contact GiffordLectures@ed.ac.uk.

We also want to ensure that our event is inclusive and accessible, enabling all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments e.g. British Sign language interpretation, large print formats, water for assistance dogs, special access requirements etc. by emailing GiffordLectures@ed.ac.uk

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Planning to stay in Edinburgh?
We have secured a discount with the University of Ediburgh Hospitatlity and Events Collection. You can book via the website or contact thier Reservations team direct using the details below and quoting Gifford Leisure Series Event – Code: GLS24.

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Reservations Team: Reservations@ed.ac.uk / 0131 651 2007, option 1

Terms and conditions: 10% discount at The Scott, Scholar and KM Hotel, 15% discount at KM Apartments; Open to guest attending this Gifford Leisure Series Event at Informatics and Cecilia's Hall; Available from 6th – 16th May 24, subject to availability; Discount applied to the Flexible room only rate at KMA, and Flexible Bed & Breakfast rate at Scott, Scholar & KMH