The Central Library is the cantonal, municipal and university library of Zurich and, with over 6.6 million media and half a million visitors per year, one of the largest libraries in Switzerland. But the Central Library is also a venue where the ...
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Signposts for Navigating Moral Landscapes
How do people find their bearings when faced with moral conflicts and life-changing decisions?
Drawing on the ancient motif of Heracles at the Crossroads, Professor Emeritus Paul Michel explores the symbolic significance of paths, crossroads and choices of direction. The lecture examines how such visual and narrative motifs have been used since antiquity to illustrate questions of virtue, responsibility and the conduct of life. It also considers why these enduring images continue to resonate today. At its core is the question of what forms of guidance can help us navigate the moral landscapes of the contemporary world.
Free of charge. Please register in advance. The event will take place on site at the Zentralbibliothek Zürich and will be held only in German.
Audio aids (including induction loops for hearing aids) are available for people with hearing impairments at ZB events (guided tours, courses, lectures). If required, please contact kommunikation@zb.uzh.ch.
Figure: Charlotte Reihlen, The Broad and the Narrow Way. Abteilung Karten und Panoramen, Zentralbibliothek Zürich, 4 Yl 36: 1.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Lesesaal Erdgeschoss
18:00 - 20:00 o'clock
Lesesaal Erdgeschoss
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Building is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet available.
