Public lectures in Balwyn Library, monthly 4th Thu., 8 pm; members’ discussions in Tresise Centre, Hawthorn East, monthly 2nd Sun., 11 am.

Humanism is an optimistic world-view relying on human capabilities only –
guided by reason – informed by evidence – driven by compassion.

The story in Banjo Paterson’s famous poem is a good start for a school’s ethics lesson.

Should the squatter have stolen the land for his sheep? Should the swagman have stolen the sheep if he were hungry? Should the squatter have called the police? More …

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