The Principle of Religion (2014 event)
As part of a series of events exploring key ideas that have shaped humanity, this event – recorded live at the 2014 Edinburgh International book Festival – discusses the idea and impact of religious belief. Richard Sennett is joined by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, New York University professor of anthropology Angela Zito and former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway.
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