This academic year’s motif of the I·CARE Salon, which is under the University Lecture on Civility, is “reading”. It aims to encourage participants to maintain their persistence of dialogue and rumination in the time of uncertainty. The 22nd session of I·CARE Salon, titled The Pioneer of Contemporary Chinese Philosophy - Hu Shih, has been confirmed to have Dr. Lau Po-hei* as the speaker. Details are set out below:
Date: 23 November 2021 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 7, Lee Shau Kee Building
Language: Cantonese Host: Prof. Chow Po-chung (Department of Government and Public Administration)
Registration:
CUHK Students and Staff: Please click here [Quota is Full]
CUHK Alumni and Public: Please click here [Quota is Full]
On-site registration and seating will be arranged according to the infection control measures laid down by the University.
* Speaker’s Biography
Dr. Lau Po-hei received his Ph.D. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He is currently lecturer of the Office of University General Education at CUHK. His research interests span Confucianism and comparative philosophy. Dr. Lau’s recent publications revolve around the system of thought established by modern scholars like Hu Shih, Ch’ien Mu and Mou Zongsan. He was also the host and programme planner of the TV programme Philosophy Night broadcasted by Radio Television Hong Kong, promoting philosophical thoughts to the public.
Enquiry
I·CARE Centre for Whole-person Development
Tel: 3943 4702
Email: icare@cuhk.edu.hk