Think Week is a week-long series of free events from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th February, exploring humanism, faith, religion, science and politics. Organised jointly by the Oxford Atheist Society, Oxford Secular Society, Oxford Humanists, Oxford Sea of Faith and Oxford Skeptics in the Pub, the aim of the week is to expose the type of discussion and debate that these societies offer to a wider audience and to make people think about issues they probably haven’t thought about before. Refreshments will be provided at all events. Attendees are welcome to bring food to lunch time events.
We are also intending to post a daily summary of the events on The Skeptic Blog, contributed by the organisers of Think Week.
Monday 22nd – Think About Belief
20:00 Committee Panel – “What are Atheism, Secularism, Humanism and Skepticism?” – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
21:00 Interfaith/Interthought Panel – “Can Different Faiths and Worldviews Work Together for a Common Good?” – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
Tuesday 23rd – Think About the Universe
13:00 Dr Stephen Law – “What’s It All About Then? Life, the Universe, and Everything” – Venue TBC
20:00 Professor Peter Atkins – “Science is King” – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
Wednesday 24th – Think About Politics
13:00 Paul Pettinger, BHA and Allan Hayes, SoF – Faith Schools – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
20:00 Andrew Copson, BHA – “Humanism and Campaigning” – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
Thursday 25th – Think About Freedom
13:00 Marayam Namazie – “One Law for All” – Lincoln College, Lower Lecture Room
19:30 Dr Julian Baggini – “Freedom, Respect and Religion” – Wadham College, Moser Theatre
Friday 26th – Think About Culture
13:00 Poetry Workshop – Lincoln College, Lower Lecture Room
20:00 Samantha Stein – “Public Perceptions of Atheism” – Wadham College, Moser Theatre
21:30 Iszi Lawrence – Stand-Up Comedian – Bar Copa Function Room
Saturday 27th
12:00 Atheist, Humanist and Secular Societies Fair – Meet the National Organisations – Linacre College, Hall
18:00 BHA Choir performance with readings – Linacre College, Hall
Sunday 28th
13:00 Ken Smith – “The Paradox of Religious Atheism” – Lincoln College, Oakeshott Room
19:30 Dr Evan Harris MP – Skepticism and Secularism – Bar Copa Function Room
For full details and to check for any changes to the schedule, see the Think Week website.
