In light of the UK Supreme Court ruling about 'gender' in the Equality Act 2010 (reported on here and further discussed here), now is a good time to reiterate that Philosophy at Sheffield, and the Arts & Humanities faculty, has a Gender inclusion policy (see also here), which aims to support and educate about trans …
Women in the History of Philosophy lecture 2025
The annual Women in the History of Philosophy lecture at Sheffield is this week! Julia Borcherding on ‘Towards a New History of Philosophy? Early Modern Women Philosophers and the Canon: A Case Study'. 28/03/2025, 2:30-4:30pm, Diamond LT2. More details here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/hpdh/research/philosophy/themes/annual-women-history-philosophy-lecture
Understanding Value XIII
Understanding Value XIII is the thirteenth installment of an annual postgraduate philosophy conference at the University of Sheffield. This conference is intended to provide the opportunity for speakers to share and develop their work in a welcoming and inclusive space, particularly those early in their academic career. The conference will take place on the 14th …
The White Rose Practical Philosophy Network
Launching the WRPPN! Date for your diary! Call to submit to give a talk! We are announcing a major new initiative between the philosophers at Leeds, Sheffield and York. We have created the White Rose Practical Philosophy Network (WRPPN), supported by the three Departments and the White Rose. This is to support philosophy in all …
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Workshop: Praise and Commemoration, May 19th
The Centre for Engaged Philosophy is delighted to open registration (free) for a workshop on: Praise and Commemoration Monday May 19th Richard Roberts Building, Seminar Room B81, The University of Sheffield There has been a recent upsurge in work on praise: what it is, how it differs from blame, its role in moral communities and its …
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Memorial Lecture for Chris Hookway
There will be a Memorial Lecture for Chris Hookway on 2nd June. See below for details, and see also the webpage for the event here. Monday, 2nd June 2025, 3pm Council Room, Firth Court Speakers: Professor Cheryl Misak, University of Toronto and Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt Title: Pragmatism, Truth and Politics The lecture and discussion will …
New piece by Dr Josh Forstenzer – ‘How to be happy with what you have and avoid the trap of comparison’
Centre co-director Josh Forstenzer has a piece in the Conversation, on 'How to be happy with what you have and avoid the trap of comparison' - offering three philosophical perspectives on how to do so! It's a great read - link here!
The Morality of Praise – Jules Holroyd in conversation with Hallvard Lillehammer
On Monday 11th of November, Centre Director Jules Holroyd will be engaging in conversation with Hallvard Lillehammer, Professor of Philosophy in the School of Historical Studies at Birkbeck, University of London, on the subject of The Morality of Praise. This conversation is being facilitated by The Philosopher (the journal of the Philosophical Society of England) …
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New Funded Project on Beliefless Spirituality
Centre member Ryan Byerly will be leading "The Beliefless Spirituality Project: Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Explorations" beginning next year. This is a 32-month, interdisciplinary research project generously funded by the John Templeton Foundation, with additional support from the University of Sheffield. The team will be investigating forms of sincere religious or spiritual engagement that are underpinned …
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4D Philosophy: A collaboration between the Centre for Engaged Philosophy and the Digital Commons.
Digital: engage with new digital technologies Development: develop new skills in using these and relating them to your philosophical ideas Democratised: the novel expressive resources are in your hands Decolonised: an emancipatory pedagogical model, where new forms of dialogue and expression can shape our understandings The project aims to encourage students to engage with some …
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