THE ETHICS OF... Conversation
THURS 10 APRIL 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
IN PERSON AND LIVESTREAM
The Ethics Centre
Level 1, 161 Castlereagh St
Sydney, 2000
$39 in person
$35 senior/concession
$25 youth (aged 30 or under)
$14 livestream
Multipacks available:
$99 for 3 in person
$33 for 3 livestreams
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Winston Churchill once said that democracy is the worst form of government ... except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.
As we witness the most powerful democracies in the world seemingly unravelling, many voices are starting to question whether democracy really is the best option we have.
Does our vote really make a difference? Is democracy able to serve everybody? Is apathy and despair the greatest threat to democracy, or are there bigger threats lurking in the wings?
Do we have a responsibility to vote not just for our own interests, but for the welfare of others? Should we be open to experimentation with undemocratic alternatives, or is the solution more democracy?
Join Fellow at The Ethics Centre Dr Gwilym David Blunt and political analyst and presenter John Barron to delve into the ethics of democracy. What part do we each play?
This event is part of a series which includes The Ethics of Journalism on 20 March and The Ethics of Duty on 3 April . Save with a Multipack and see all three events: $99 in person or $33 livestream.
Event live stream will be available to watch on demand for up to 14 days post-event.
About 'The Ethics Of...'
‘The Ethics of…’ is an event series where we freely examine the experiences, hopes and challenges that make us truly human; from the good to the bad and everything in between. Each event is an intimate conversation, led by a philosopher, with opportunities for the audience to share their experiences, views and learn from each other. Join us for this important and interactive event, held both in person and livestreamed, about the ways we connect with each other.
This series is supported by NSW Government through Create NSW.
Speakers
Dr Gwilym David Blunt
Dr Gwilym David Blunt is a Fellow of the Ethics Centre, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Sydney, and Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for International Policy Studies. He has held appointments at the University of Cambridge and City, University of London. His research focuses on theories of justice, global inequality, and ethics in a non-ideal world.
John Barron
John Barron is the ABC’s US politics analyst and co-host of Planet America on ABCTV since 2012. He is the author of three books including Vote for Me! tracing the history of the US Presidential primary process back to the 1960’s. He has produced political and historical documentary films including The Party of Reagan and Fly Me to the Moon and presented ABC programs including The Drum, The Context, 7.30, Lateline and Media Watch. John was also the ABC’s first official on air “fact checker”.
