Hope in Dystopia

Hope in Dystopia - Learning from the Christian Humanism of Walter Miller, P.D. James, and C.S. Lewis.

While dystopian novels have always been popular, they usually leave the reader with despair. 1984 and Brave New World are common examples of such literature. Yet the twentieth century also offered some hopeful dystopias, as odd as it sounds. 

Join us on October 16th in Athens, Alabama where we will discuss the novels of Walter Miller (A Canticle for Leibowitz), P.D. James (The Children of Men), and C.S. Lewis (That Hideous Strength) and what they can teach us about living well in dystopian times. 

We will begin at 9:00 am. The meeting will include three lectures (presented by Matt Carpenter) with time for coffee and discussion of the topics. We will dismiss around lunchtime. Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided. 

Schedule:

9:00 - Introduction

          Utopian Apocalypse - How Dystopian Novels Reveal the Dark Side of Perfection

9:45 - Break

10:00 - Walter Miller, P.D. James, and Preserving the Really Human Things

10:40 - Break

11:00 - Advice for Saving the World: C.S. Lewis on Pursuing Virtue in Chaotic Times

11:45 - Questions, Discussion

There is no cost. Please RSVP to Matt Carpenter (mattsc0223@hotmail.com). Please also bring lawn chairs since the event will be in our backyard.