A.C. Grayling

Birth : 1949-04-03, Luanshya, Zambia

History

Anthony Clifford Grayling CBE, commonly known as A. C. Grayling, is a British philosopher and author. He was born in Northern Rhodesia and spent most of his childhood there and in Malawi. In 2011 he founded and became the first Master of New College of the Humanities, an independent undergraduate college in London.

Profile

Movies

16: Listening to Unheard Voices

Interviewee

The documentary '16: Listening to unheard voices' will explore the question of whether 16/17-year-olds should be allowed to vote or not. In the politically balanced and neutral film, we talk to various public figures, including MEPs, parliamentary candidates, Members of Parliament (UK) from each political party, to get their views on the issue. Interviewees also include philosophers, such as A.C. Grayling. The release date is set for August 1, 2017.

A Better Life

Self

There is no God. Now what? If this is the only life we have, how does that affect how we live our lives, how we treat each other, and cope with death. As a follow-up to one of Kickstarter’s most successful publishing projects, photographer and filmmaker Chris Johnson introduces us to some of the many voices from his book. In this fascinating documentary — learn the stories behind the book in interviews with some of our greatest thinkers. Join Chris as he explores issues of joy & meaning and travels around the globe meeting people from all walks of life and backgrounds who challenge the false stereotypes of atheists as immoral and evil. From Daniel Dennett and A.C. Grayling, to Julia Sweeney and Robert Llewellyn —learn the various ways many atheists have left religion to a better life filled with love, compassion, hope, and wonder.