Confronting the issues of our time, inside and outside academia
Centre member Angie Hobbs has had a busy couple of months! On the 21st of May she helped compose a letter from the British Philosophical Association to the Government to draw attention to what philosophers at U.K. institutions are doing to assist in the pandemic. Read the letter here. On the 5th of June, Angie …
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Marking Juneteenth, the feminst philosophy journal Hypathia, has decided to contribute a two part curated online issue, "featuring previously published work by Black feminist scholars, which is made available freely, without subscription." The first part of the issue highlights Black feminists’ reflections on the discipline of philosophy. Check it out here! The second part is …
The Philosophers' Cocoon is currently publishing a series of posts on racial justice, asking what anti-racist actions philosophers can take. It includes a post referencing passages of Myisha Cherry's new paper "Solidarity Care: How to Take Care of Each Other in Times of Struggle"; one written by Johnathan Flowers on "How do we support Black …
Particularly in time of crisis, it's important to think about how we can help and support people - and not forget to look after ourselves at the same time. In light of these questions, center member T. Ryan Byerly has written an article entitled "Putting Others First Is Healthy If You Do It the Right …
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The following list (in no particular order) is by no means exhaustive, it only links to a few articles and other blog-posts worth reading in the context of the current situation. If you have further readings you would like to recommend, you can always get in touch with us! Jstor has published a Syllabus on …
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Our very own Joshua Forstenzer, Jane Gatley and Elliott Woodhouse just had a paper published on "Youth Philosophy Conferences and the Development of Adolescent Social Skills. A Case Study." In it, they "present an empirical case study into the effects of attending a philosophy conference on social skill development in 15- to 18-year-old students", focussing …
The first event of the seminar series Education and Philosophy is coming up, organised by center co-director Joshua Forstenzer and Ansgar Allan. The Cognitive Benefits of P4C (Philosophy for Children)Dr Dave Ward (University of Edinburgh)Date: Thursday 20th of February 2020, 2pm-3.30pmVenue: Humanities Research Institute - Seminar Room, Upper Hanover Street Abstract: Philosophy for Children, or P4C, is …
"Can a thinker who last plied his trade two millennia ago really help? Does a controversial 19th-Century German scholar make a good life coach? Might the study of Jean-Paul Sartre be the key to a new you?" On the 15th of January 2020, an interview with centre-member Angie Hobbs was published on BBC culture, in …
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The event "Philosophy in Schools: Enriched Curriculum, Enriched Lives", organied by centre co-director Josh Forstenzer and centre-member Angie Hobbs, is coming up on the 19th of November! When? Tuesday, 19/11/201913:00-19:30Where? The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), 8 John Adam StreetLondon, WC2N 6EZ, UK From the event description: "In the age of “fake …
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Two exciting events are coming up on the 31st of October! In the afternoon, the Education and Philosophy Seminar Series is putting on the following talk: Charlotte Haines Lyon (York St John University): "Unpicking the neoliberal noose: working towards democratic parent engagement in a primary school" 2pm-3.30pm Humanities Research Institute Seminar Room, Upper Hanover Street …
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