Barrie Webster will speak on the meaning of humanism based on his experience which tends to be practical/philosophical rather than historical.  He will look at Charles Darwin’s lesser known book, The Descent of Man, which is the message Darwin dared to publish, explaining his hesitation to make public the details behind his thinking.
 
Barrie Webster is the past president of the Victoria Secular Humanist Association.  He has also held leadership positions with the Memorial Society of BC.