The Great Balloon Debate

The Great Balloon Debate (chaired by Filiz Peach, organised by Philosophy For All) offers the audience the chance to vote on which famous historical philosopher should be thrown out of a balloon first to stop it crashing. This debate took place in Conway Hall, London, during the Philosophy Now Festival on 20 January 2018. The participants were:

• Anja Steinbauer as Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
• Martin Muchall as The Buddha (c. 563-483 BCE)
• Richard Baron as Bishop Berkeley (1685-1753)
• John Holroyd as Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)