Event: Book Launch: Xi Tfisser Tkun Bniedem?
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Venue: Arts Lecture Theatre (ALT)
Xi Tfisser Tkun Bniedem?, a book edited by and Mr Robert Farrugia, will be launched on Friday 19 May at 17:00 at the Arts Lecture Theatre (ALT), Msida Campus.
The book presents conversations that the editors conducted with eleven academics engaging with the question: 'What does it mean to be human?' From philosophy to spirituality, from politics to literature, from mental health to art, this book presents an inter-disciplinary dialogue that animates the different facets of what makes us human. The aim of this book is to make us appreciate the complexity of the human, and to reflect on the deep responsibilities we, as humans, have.
During the launch, the editors will present the origins and rationale of this book. This will be followed by a discussion among four contributors to this book: (), (), () and (Department of Art and Art History).
, Dean of the , describes the book as “tying together various important themes that all revolve around the notion of a conversation among humans, so as to enrich communities. In a gentle and fine way, this book presents complex ideas in a fresh and accessible language that will go directly into readers’ hearts.”
Attendees will be able to purchase the book at the discounted price of €12. The book is published by Horizons Malta.
For further information or queries, contact Dr Kurt Borg by email.
