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IQ2 debates: Melbourne season

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2012 Melbourne series

Melbourne Town Hall - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

20 March: Animals should be off the menu

On Tuesday 20 March, the Intelligence Squared series of debates kicks off with a look at the ethics of eating meat. Six speakers will divide into two teams to speak for and against the proposition, ‘Animals should be off the menu’. Join us as we debate the ethics of the flesh.

Speaking for the proposition are Peter Singer and Philip Wollen; against it, Adrian Richardson and Fiona Chambers, with further speakers to be announced shortly.

8 May: Freedom of speech is over-rated

Details to come.

4 July: Freedom of speech is over-rated

Details to come

25 September: Western civilisation is in terminal decline

Details to come

7 November: A good death is a human right

Details to come.