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Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville

18 Sep 2016

Join Dr. Shirley Browning for a presentation and discussion on "Income and Wealth Inequality: Why it Matters.” How much inequality is sustainable and appropriate for a dynamic politically stable economy/ society? The issue is how much inequality seems just, ethical, and moral.

Dr. Browning’s presentation will be the Sunday, September 18th meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 PM, at Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC. All are welcome to attend.

Inequality in income and wealth leads to inequality in access to virtually everything - education, development of human capabilities, power, health care, freedom of various kinds - and this inequality can be reflected by class, race, religion, age, etc.

Inequality of income and wealth has been with humanity since recorded time. Strict equality is not generally acceptable and can reduce incentives, but few people having most income/wealth is unacceptable. With extreme inequality, a sense of democracy is lost. It creates pressure for violent overthrow of government.

Questions and discussion will be welcome. Refreshments will follow the presentation.

Shirley Browning grew up on an apple orchard in Kentucky, was educated in a one-room schoolhouse and went on to receive a doctoral degree. He (yes, he was named Shirley after his grandfather) was a professor of Economics and Humanities, chairman of the Economics department and administrator at UNCA. He has also taught at OLLI College for Seniors.

The Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville is a non-theist alternative to traditional religion, a member of the American Ethical Union and an affiliate of the American Humanist Association. We endeavor to nurture the capacity and responsibility of human beings to act in their personal relationships and in the larger community to help create a better world. We are inspired by the ideal of working to create a more humane society, recognizing each person’s worth and dignity, and helping to bring out the best in him or her. We join together to assist each other in developing ethical ideas and ideals, to celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s crises, and to cultivate ethical behavior in our community.

For more information: call 828 687-7759, email EHSAsheville@gmail.com, visit our website at:http://EHSAsheville.org, or see us on MeetUp: www.meetup.com/Ethical-Society-of-Asheville.