Swarthmore lectures

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SWARTHMORE LECTURE 2022 How can we sense the temperature of the water when the temperature has been set perfectly for us?

In the 2002 Swarthmore Lecture, Jackie Leach Scully introduces us to the field of genetic research and application, and encourages us to face up to some of the decisions which have to be made.

How do we make sense of and respond to our experience of the world around us? How do we discern well together?

Gerald Priestland's 1982 Swarthmore lecture draws on his experience in exploring the doctrines of the churches for insight into what doctrine can mean for Quakers.

Arthur Eddington's 1929 Swarthmore lecture explores how science and religion define and look at reality. 'You will understand the true spirit neither of science nor of religion unless seeking is placed at the forefront.'

Rachel Brett's 2012 Swarthmore Lecture details the work of the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in Geneva.

In the 2004 Swarthmore Lecture, Simon Fisher presents challenging ways to live out the Quaker Peace Testimony in the here and now.

Christopher Holdsworth's 1985 Swarthmore lecture draws on his own experience to present aspects of the monastic tradition which mjay be useful for Quakers.

Christopher Holdsworth's 1985 Swarthmore lecture draws on his own experience to present aspects of the monastic tradition which mjay be useful for Quakers.