"Western", "Civilization" & "Foundations" & "History begins at Sumer" lectures at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, CP > 6:30pm on 7th May 2012
Time : 6:30 pm
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Event Details :
Lecture 1 – “Western”, “Civilization” and “Foundations”
These three seemingly simple words demand reflection. Where is the West? Who is Western? If civilization means cities, where do those come from? And when we look at history, how do we tell what is truly foundational from what may be merely famous? What is the difference between celebrity and distinction?
Lecture 2 – History begins at Sumer
The earliest traces of civilization appeared in Sumer, in what is now southern Iraq.The Uruk period 3800 to 3200 B.C was tremendously creative with the invention of the wheel and plough: the planting of the first orchards of dates, figs and olives and most significant, cuneiform writing.Sumer became—along with Egypt—one of the two foundations of Western civilization.
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Place : The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Landmark : On Parliament Street close to 'The Shop' showroom & next to the 'Kwality' restaurant
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Metro : Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' (Yellow Line and Blue Line)
Event Details :
Lecture 1 – “Western”, “Civilization” and “Foundations”
These three seemingly simple words demand reflection. Where is the West? Who is Western? If civilization means cities, where do those come from? And when we look at history, how do we tell what is truly foundational from what may be merely famous? What is the difference between celebrity and distinction?
Lecture 2 – History begins at Sumer
The earliest traces of civilization appeared in Sumer, in what is now southern Iraq.The Uruk period 3800 to 3200 B.C was tremendously creative with the invention of the wheel and plough: the planting of the first orchards of dates, figs and olives and most significant, cuneiform writing.Sumer became—along with Egypt—one of the two foundations of Western civilization.
"Western", "Civilization" & "Foundations" & "History begins at Sumer" lectures at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, CP > 6:30pm on 7th May 2012
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