Author’s Talk & Book Signing: “When the Dog speaks, the Philosopher listens” by Nigel McGilchrist

Nigel McGilchrist’s book, which was released in July of 2022, looks at the moment in history when a way of thinking which we can truly call ‘Western’ was born. It was a fruitful coming together of the ancient knowledge of the East – of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India – with the restless curiosity and ingenuity of the Greek mind. It was a hinge moment in which what we understand as the scientific way of thinking, first gained traction. And yet it was a science that was also deeply imbued with spiritual awareness and a sense of the beauty and unity of creation.

The central figure of this extraordinary story is Pythagoras – traveler, listener, thinker, merchant of ideas – an often misunderstood progenitor of so much that we cherish, and consider valuable, in Western civilization.

Nigel will talk about his book in the auditorium, followed by a book signing and reception. The book will be available for sale for $40

$10 SBMA Members
$15 Non-Members