Tearing Down Walls, Building Bridges; 2003
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0367
- Title
- Tearing Down Walls, Building Bridges; 2003
- Description
- Carl B. Hutcherson Jr. explores the multifaceted concept of 'life' described by C.S. Lewis in "Studies in Words," emphasizing its diverse meanings from the state of being alive to the ethical and qualitative aspects of human existence. Hutcherson uses the metaphor of walls to discuss societal divisions, highlighting how barriers like race, socioeconomic status, and age have historically hindered equality and unity. He advocates for the metaphorical 'bridge-building' as a means to overcome these divisions, underscoring the need for collective effort, understanding, and respect in pursuit of a more inclusive and just society.
- Date
- 3 April 2003
- Creator
- Hutcherson, Carl B., Jr.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Carl B. Hutcherson Jr.
- Hutcherson
- 2003
- C.S. Lewis
- "Studies in Words"
- Defining life
- Ethical Life
- Human Nature
- Societal Barriers
- Racial Equality
- Socioeconomic Disparity
- Berlin Wall
- Metaphor of Walls
- Bridge-Building
- Metaphor of Bridges
- Social Engineering
- Community Building
- Collective Effort
- Social Inequality
- Constructive Change
- Cultural Integration
- Social Justice
- Civil Rights
- Community Development
- Inclusivity
- Diversity
- Societal Change
- Community Engagement
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Carl B. Hutcherson, Jr.