Mackay returns to Maleny to explore the meaning of kindness and change

Hugh Mackay, social psychologist extraordinaire – ‘the man who explains us to ourselves’ has a new book. Just Saying is a series of 25 essays that take their starting points from writers and thinkers as varied as Susan Sontag and Bertrand Russell, from Samuel Johnson to Gloria Steinem, from Plato to Miles Franklin. 

In his writing Mackay explores themes ranging from kindness and humility to power and prejudice; from gender equality to ethnic diversity; from coping with change to the damage inflicted on ourselves by revenge, and the great gulf between propriety and virtue.

Hugh Mackay is the bestselling author of 25 books, including The Way We Are and The Kindness Revolution. He had a 60-year career in social research and was for 30 years a weekly newspaper columnist.

In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, he has been awarded honorary doctorates by five Australian universities, as well as being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.

This will be Hugh’s third visit to Maleny for Outspoken. Hugh, himself, requested to be included in our program, citing the openness and intelligence of the audience. We couldn’t be more delighted to have him return. Please note, however, that on both previous occasions he has sold out. To avoid disappointment, book now.  

Hugh Mackay in conversation, Maleny Community Centre, Tuesday November 11, 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets $27.50 via www.outspokenmaleny.com.

Social psychologist Hugh Mackay is coming to Maleny.