Festival strand
Keynote Controversies

Big sessions discussing big ideas

Saturday 17 October 2015
10.00 to 11.30 Cinema 1
Is there a future for liberalism?
12.00 to 13.15 Cinema 1
Can we manufacture a new economy?
13.45 to 15.00 Cinema 1
Reassessing paternalism: is autonomy a myth?
Sunday 18 October 2015
10.00 to 11.30 Cinema 1
Why are young people joining ISIS?
12.00 to 13.15 Cinema 1
From literature to Twitter: the death of the reader?
14.00 to 15.30 Cinema 1
Is technology limiting our humanity?
16.00 to 17.15 Cinema 1
Religious tolerance: can we keep the faith?
17.30 to 18.45 Frobisher 1-3
The Corbyn Effect: are the old parties dead?

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'Cinderella Law': criminalising parental authority?

"Five debates a day sounds a bit daunting beforehand, but I really loved it. The speakers are so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topic, and the amount of time dedicated to questions from the audience was great as it really brought in alternative views."
Exeter University student

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