AKC Podcast

Prof Hanna Kienzler shares research on mental health and conflict

Amjad Iraqi, from Al-Shabaka & +972 Magazine, discusses the events of October 7th 2023 from a journalistic perspective. All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London. These lectures often explore contentious subjects and viewpoints and we welcome constructive debate at these events.

Dr Moiz Tundawala explores Gandhi's approach to non-violence All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.

Dr Kazuyo Murata discusses the human struggle with the ego from a Sufist perspective All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.

Dr Maria Varaki discusses the United Nations declaration of human rights All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.

Professor Rachel Kerr discusses art's role in peacemaking, reconciliation and justice All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.

Professor Marat Shterin discusses religion and politics in the Ukraine conflict All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.

Professor Naomi Appleton discusses Buddhist philosophy through storytelling, focusing on themes of moral consequences, transformative power of imagination, and ethical dilemmas in Indian Buddhist narratives. The podcast delves into the emotional influence in Buddhist stories, the value of literature in shaping ethical values, and the challenges of translating philosophical concepts into narrative genres.

Explore concepts of self, reality, and consciousness in early Indian thought. Delve into cognitive powers shaping individuals and the world. Examine how elemental awareness influences perception and cognitive capacities. Discover how desire drives cognitive activities, creating names and forms. Investigate the mind as the link between the manifest and unmanifest. Emphasize empathy and understanding existence beyond distinctions for true happiness.

Exploring South Asian Islamic Thought on tolerance, liberalism, and diversity. Rethinking colonial legacies and geographical concepts. Delving into the vibrancy of Islamic and Vedic traditions. Evaluating the foundation of liberal tolerance. Contrasting diversity and tolerance across historical contexts. Emphasizing spiritual power and ethical perfection in the South Asian perspective.