Address at Queen's University by Hugh MacLennan (Feb. 8, 1984) and Marilyn Ferguson (March 6, 1984). Side One: Canadian writer Hugh MacLennan, discusses his life and tells stories relating to the first world war period in Halifax when he was young. Followed by question and answer period. Side Two: Author and Editor, Marilyn Ferguson, discusses processes of intellectual and social advancement. She outlines the steps involved in the change which lead to a shift in the paradigm. Ms. Ferguson argues that the process of advancement should not be hindered by resistance to change since this results in discouragement of those with fresh ideas and that ideas need to be freely distributed. She examines methods of solving problems and concludes that in order to do so it is necessary that one exist within the paradox of being both utterly realistic and visionary.
Author and editor Marilyn Ferguson discusses the processes of intellectual and social advancement. She outlines the steps involved in change which lead to a shift in the paradigm. Ms. Ferguson argues that the process of advancement should not be hindered b the resistance to change since this results in discouragement of those with fresh ideas and that ideas need to be freely distributed. She examines methods of solving problems and concludes that in order to do so it is necessar that one exist within the paradox of being utterly realistic and visionary. Side One: above lecture (1/3 of tape only - only 2/3 blank). Side Two: talk by Roger Caron, former prisoner and author of Go Boy and Bingo discusses life in prison and out.
Mr. Hurtig argues against the proposed free trade agreement with the U.S. and asserts that it is a threat to Canadian sovereignty. Side One: Introduction to Principal David Smith. Address by Mr. Mel Hurtig. Side Two: blank.
Convocation Ceremonies and a Dunning Trust Lecture. Side One: Commentary; address by J.A. Corry, Ernest Sirlock, Carl Arthur Winkler (continued on side 2). Side Two: Address by C.A. Winkler (continued from side 1); Dunning Trust Lecture "Higher Education in Developing Countries" by Dr. Baffour.
Mr. Hurtig argues against the proposed free trade agreement with the U.S. and asserts that it is a threat to Canadian sovereignty. Side One: Address continues, with a question and answer period at the end. Rector Rick Powers thanks Mr. Hurtig for his address. Side Two: blank.
Angela Davis gives a talk entitled, race, class and gender in the Reagan-Bush Years. Side One: Roberta Hamilton introduces Angela Davis. Angela Davis gives her talk, "Race, class and gender in the Reagan-Bush years. Side Two: (side 3) continuation of questions from the audience started on sr851.
Frank Kermode lectures about the history of postmodernism. Side One: Introduction to the Chancellor Dunning Trust Lecture introduction of Frank Kermode by Prof. A.C. Hamilton. Lecture by Frank Kermode who discusses modernism and postmodernism, its sociological aspects and its affect on art and literature. Side Two: continuation of Frank kermode's lecture. Prof Bob Bader of Queen's theological college thanks the speaker. finish.
