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When ideas matter : speeches for an ethical republic / Michael D. Higgins.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Head of Zeus, 2017.Description: xviii, 462 pages ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9781786691255
Uniform titles:
  • Speeches. Selections
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.09415090511 23
Available additional physical forms:
  • Also issued online.
Summary: The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls 'an ethical Republic'. In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women's equality and the right to health and a life free of corrosive anxiety might be achieved. He has highlighted the plight of refugees. And he has criticised the ways in which work is becoming dehumanised.
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Non Fiction The Harden Library, King's Hospital General 170 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 30499100000437

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls 'an ethical Republic'. In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women's equality and the right to health and a life free of corrosive anxiety might be achieved. He has highlighted the plight of refugees. And he has criticised the ways in which work is becoming dehumanised.

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