Taunton Talk Announcement
The first in our series of Taunton Talks this term will be held on Saturday of Second Week (21st October), at 12:00 at Grandpont House.
The talk will be given by Professor David Clayton, Provost of Pontifex University, and entitled ‘The Mathematics of Harmony and Proportion: A Cosmic Pattern for a Culture of Beauty.’ It may be of interest to any undergraduate or postgraduate students studying the philosophy of mathematics, though all are welcome.
The Taunton talks, convened by Dr Paul Shrimpton, are intended to appeal to students who wish to engage in serious thinking beyond the confines of the tutorial and are motivated by the pursuit of truth.
They touch on pressing topics of the day as well as on perennial questions about the world and how to lead the good life, providing a forum for robust discussion in an informal setting where these topics can be dealt with honestly and deeply. The talks are aimed at bringing together undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Oxford to foster an atmosphere of open discussion and interdisciplinary learning.
The timetable is as follows:
12:00 - Talk starts
12:45 - Discussion
13:30 - Optional buffet lunch
The buffet lunch costs £5, and the number of lunch guests is restricted to 12; please contact Alex Norris at @email to be added to the mailing list and to book a place at lunch. The address is Grandpont House, Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4LD. We look forward to seeing you there!