Norwegian schools of thought - Images of the world and self-images in the 2000s

November 29 2016

Is Norway among the best in the world both at facilitating peace and at participating in war in other countries? Do the public and leadership have a plan for dealing with terrorism, refugee crises, the administration of mass immigration and the preservation of the welfare state?

These questions are discussed by Jonas Gahr Støre, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, Cathrine Holst and Terje Tvedt, with Tvedt’s work on the history of ideas in Norway as the point of departure.

The meeting will be divided into two parts:

7 p.m.: Dr. philos in Film Science Søren Birkvad introduces and screens the documentary film "The White Helpers”.

8 p.m.: Terje Tvedt takes a critical look at Norwegian schools of thought

Discussion with Jonas Gahr Støre, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen and Cathrine Holst.

Moderator: Fredrik Solvang

The seminar is organised by the University of Bergen, Aschehoug Publishing House and the Fritt Ord Foundation.

Date: Tuesday, 29 November, 7.00 p.m.
Venue: The House of Literature, Wergelandsveien 29, Oslo

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The event is free of charge and open to the public.