Martin Seligman

Psychologist Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology, speaks at the Oxford Union.

Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, appears at the Oxford Union. After developing the theory of learned helplessness, he founded the field of positive psychology and wrote the bestselling books Learned Optimism and Flourish. The event runs from 6pm to 7pm in the Debate Chamber or Goodman Library, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis despite registration.