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2024 Gandhi-King Lecture

on International Relations and Peace Studies

Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi: Perspectives from Psychological Science, Justice, and Wellbeing
with Speaker Narinder Kapur

Wednesday, October 2nd at 4:00 PM
Mountainlair's Gluck Theater, WVU Downtown Campus
Virtual attendance available by Zoom

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Main with wire rimmed glasses, grey hair, wearing a button down shirt

About Our Speaker

Narinder Kapur is visiting Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London, and honorary consultant neuropsychologist at Imperial College NHS Trust. He is past President of the British Neuropsychological Society, and he has authored/co-authored seven books, including an award-winning book, The Paradoxical Brain. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Psychological Society. Learn more about Dr. Narinder Kapur

Abstract

I consider the ideas and actions of Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi in relation to the psychological science of truth and compassion, in relation to justice issues in healthcare, and in relation to the principles of human wellbeing.

About the Lecture Series

This  Gandhi-King Lecture Series on International Relations and Peace Studies at WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences celebrates the work and wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual lecture for the WVU and Morgantown communities discusses the ongoing significance of a peaceful, nonviolent approach to dealing with national and international problems, issues and conflicts. Whenever possible, the lecture will make connections between contemporary India and the United States. The donors' goal is for the WVU community to learn about and consider the continuing legacy of Gandhi and King.