The Future of Democracy- Sydney Writer's Festival Live- Woodcroft Library
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 09:30 am to 10:30 am
UTC+09:30Location
Woodcroft Library | Morphett Vale, SA
About this Event
Festival favourite philosopher on why democracy is something we can’t lose.
The Future of Democracy series, hosted by Nick Bryant and Rosalind Dixon, is a collaboration between Sydney Writers’ Festival and the Resilient Democracy Lab at UNSW Sydney.
Professor of Philosophy and author A.C. Grayling outlines the fragility of democracy and the freedoms we take for granted and risk losing in For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy.
In recent years, the democratic foundations and civil liberties of Western nations that once seemed unshakeable have been shown to be remarkably fragile – vulnerable to authoritarianism, the whims of the wealthy and powerful and the erosion of civil liberties. As with previous works like Who Owns the Moon? and Discriminations, A.C. interrogates complex political realities and offers bold solutions.
Hear from a Festival favourite as he asks the critical questions of our time, followed by a discussion chaired by Nick Bryant (The Forever War) and Rosalind Dixon (The People's Guide to the Australian Constitution).
Event description copied from Sydney Writer's Festival Online Program.
Free | Suitable for adults | Bookings essential
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Where is it happening?
Woodcroft Library, 175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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