Wednesday 27 May
6:30-9pm
Please join us for the launch of this important and timely new work of political philosophy, printed here on-site by Burley Fisher Community Press.
There is a silence in Europe that does not end.
It is not the silence of peace, but of burial.
A silence that began with land, ships, maps—with law spoken in the language of God.
A silence that began with enclosures, led to extraction, and declared itself order.
A silence that made foe of every voice that would not yield.
A silence that calls itself reason..
Alf Shawyer's many years of thinking through crucial questions has resulted in this compact but hugely rewarding and engaged enquiry, dealing head on with the inherited corruption, hypocrisy and crisis of our time.
Seeking to break the intellectual impasse around resistance to the suffocating example of 'Europe' culturally, socially and politically, Shawyer's proposal is finally an existential one, finding energy in unexpected traditions.
There will be six short readings. Each is drawn from a different chapter and will be read by a different invited guest. After all six readings, there will be an open discussion.
Alf Shawyer is not able to be present tonight but welcomes the event. All proceeds from sales of the book will go to support Burley Fisher's community press.
The evening will be hosted by Gareth Evans.