The John Macmurray Fellowship
(scroll down to see conference details)Our Aims:
- to make more widely known the writings and philosophy of John Macmurray
- to bring together for study and discussion those interested in Macmurray's life and work
What we do:
We organise conferences, meetings, and produce a regular newsletter.
We believe, with Macmurray, that philosophy is concerned not only with reflective interpretation, but also with the living of life in its wholeness. We encourage both the theoretical exploration of his philosophy as well as how his thought might be applied to the practical problems which face us. Members of the Fellowship include people from all walks of life and from fields of work as varied as professional philosophy, education, psychotherapy, politics and business.
Joining the John Macmurray Fellowship
The John Macmurray Fellowship is a registered charity. We would value your support for our work. By joining you receive a newsletter twice a year and get advanced notice of conferences and other events.
Current projects include:
- developing the website,
- creating an education pack,
- developing JMF email discussion group,
- developing more news media links
Membership contact: Jeanne Warren emlyn.warren@btinternet.com
October conference - see below
Full details and booking: Richard Thompson oxfordpm@yahoo.co.uk
The Annual Conference of
the John Macmurray Fellowship
10.30 am - 5pm Saturday 14th October 2006
Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles, Oxford
Why are We Making Such a Mess of the World?
Global Food – Climate Change – Rich and Poor
Why We Must Re-Think Everything from First Principles
Feeding People is Easy – Colin Tudge
Colin Tudge, biologist and much acclaimed author of So Shall We Reap* and The Secret Life of Trees, will talk on sustainable agriculture and its implications for the environment and human well-being.
*“Everyone concerned for the longer-term future of humanity should read this” - TES
John Macmurray's Ideas
Jeanne Warren and Richard Thompson seek to apply the ideas of the radical philosopher John Macmurray to the problems which face us at the beginning of this millennium.
Price (including lunch): £15 (£10 students/unwaged)
Price (without lunch): £10 (£5 students/unwaged)
Booking essential if having lunch. Please make your cheque payable to “The John Macmurray Fellowship” and return it with your name and address by
12th October to: Richard Thompson, 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW
Contact: Richard Thompson (01865 557373) oxfordpm@yahoo.co.uk
http//:johnmacmurray.gn.apc.org/conference.htm