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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · 1d

Come and work with us! Our Ethics of Doubt project is advertising a two year research fellowship, details: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow on ‘Ethics of Doubt’ project

The University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Research Fellow in Philosophy on a two-year fixed-term basis, who will work on Prof. Genia Schönbaumsfeld’s ERC Advanced Grant project, ‘The Ethics of ...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · 17d

Our 2025 Ethical Challenges lecture will be given by Professor Roger Crisp (Oxford) on 'The Badness of Extinction'. All very welcome!
Tues 14th Oct, 6-7.30pm, Lecture Theatre B, Building 65. Supported by the Royal Institute of Philosophy #PhilosophyMatters

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 16

We are delighted to welcome two new lecturers this academic year. Umut Baysan (metaphysics, mind, metaethics) will join us this September, and Samuel Kimpton-Nye (metaphysics, philosophy of science) will join us in January. Welcome Umut and Sam!
www.umutbaysan.org
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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

@ethics-of-doubt.bsky.social is hosting their second workshop of the year on 17 September here in Southampton, entitled "Kierkegaard and Intellectual Virtue". More info here: t.co/YdnGwX8IUu
www.ethicsofdoubt.org/event/kierke...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

NOTA Conference 2, 11-12 September, Southampton and online
The Nature of the Objects of Thought and Assertion

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NOTA Conference 2: The nature of the Objects of Thought and Assertions

If you have any question, or would like to join online, please write to Giulia: [email protected]

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · May 16

Come and work with us! We are advertising for a Lecturer in Philosophy (roughly=Assistant Prof) with research interests in philosophy of mind, metaphysics, or language. Details:
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · May 16

At the recent SUSU Academic Awards, Giulia Felappi won Best Pastoral Support and Fiona Woollard was highly commended for Most Engaging Lecturer. Many congratulations to both! www.susu.org/whats-on/awa...

Academic Awards 2025 Nominees

The Students' Union for students at the University of Southampton

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · May 16

Come and work with us! We are advertising for a Lecturer in Philosophy (roughly=Assistant Prof) with research interests in philosophy of mind, metaphysics, or language. Details:
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · May 14

Join us next week for “Creatures and their Minds. Workshop for a Creature-Based Philosophy of Mind and Action” organized by our Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Brice Bantegnie.
Hybrid. Supported by the Mind Association.
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Creatures and their Minds. Workshop for a Creature-Based Philosophy of Mind and Action

Call for registration (in-person or online)Creatures and their Minds. Workshop for a Creature-Based Philosophy of Mind and ActionThursday, May 22, 2025, University of SouthamptonA dominant view in con...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Apr 21

Next week, Leo Townsend (philosophy) and UoS colleagues from law, english, and geography and environmental science will participate in a public conversation on ‘Representation, inclusion and environmental relations’ jhg.art/events/the-w...

John Hansard Gallery | What's on | the words, give notice*

Dr Dina Lupin, Leo Townsend, Dr Giulia Champion and Michael Lomotey will look at who gets to speak and be heard in the articulation and regulation of these relationships. Critically examining how diff...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Apr 2

Congratulations to our PhD student Will Moorfoot, whose 'Grounding Physicalism and the Metaphysical Exclusion Problem' is now out in Ratio. Check it out!
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Grounding Physicalism and the Metaphysical Exclusion Problem

Ground physicalism is the view that higher-level properties, such as phenomenal and normative properties, are fully grounded in the fundamental physical properties. Like other non-identity physicalis...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Apr 1

This month we begin our Philosophy and Art Talks at
Southampton City Art Gallery, exploring key issues about human experience. First up, Aaron Ridley on 'The Value of Suffering', 12/4, 13.45pm. southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/philo...
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Philosophy and Art Talks: The Value of Suffering with Professor Aaron Ridley - Ticketing

Humans experience the world in many different ways. How should we think about these different experiences? What commonalities are there, and how might they matter? In these engaging talks, held... Rea...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join us for our Southampton Ethics Centre seminar:
Chris Woodard (Nottingham), 'Dignity as a Practice'. The talk will explore challenges around the crucial notion of human dignity.
Tues 25/3, room 2115, building 65, Avenue Campus
#PhiloFortnight2025, supported by @triphilosophy.bsky.social

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Mar 18

We are very excited for our annual PPE lecture today - Prof Lea Ypi, 'On the Wrong of Colonialism'. Still time to register! Details below. #PhilosophyMatters #PhiloFortnight2025

Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Mar 11

Join us for our annual PPE lecture, 18/3, 6pm:
Prof Lea Ypi (LSE), 'On the Wrong of Colonialism'.
Supported by: @triphilosophy.bsky.social
Info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...
Part of British Philosophy Fortnight: #BPFP2025 #PhilosophyMatters,
@leaypi.bsky.social, @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Philosophy, Politics and Ethics Lecture 2025

On the wrong of colonialism. Professor Lea Ypi.

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Mar 12

#PhilosophyMatters

Dr Heather Browning (Veit) @zoophilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 26

I've recorded a short video on 'How Should We Treat Animals?' as part of a new series by @htaylorphil.bsky.social aimed at upper primary children, discussing important philosophical topics (with accompanying lesson plans).
You can watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaCJ...!

How should we treat animals?

YouTube video by Philosophy Smash With Henry!

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Mar 11

Join us for our annual PPE lecture, 18/3, 6pm:
Prof Lea Ypi (LSE), 'On the Wrong of Colonialism'.
Supported by: @triphilosophy.bsky.social
Info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...
Part of British Philosophy Fortnight: #BPFP2025 #PhilosophyMatters,
@leaypi.bsky.social, @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Philosophy, Politics and Ethics Lecture 2025

On the wrong of colonialism. Professor Lea Ypi.

eventbrite.co.uk

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Do you work with families before, during, or after #pregnancy? Interested in learning how to make your language #inclusive?
Come to a free online workshop! March 10th.
Register: forms.gle/qpyHH9FMJ7EA...
Part of: engagedphilosophy.org/inclusive/
Please share!

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Near Southampton on 12th of March? Join @fionawoollard.bsky.social and artists, Yonat Nitzan-Green and Jane Bennett for a free workshop Thinking With Drawing: Exploring Maternal Identity.
#SOTSEF #BSW25 #PhilosophyMatters #PhiloFortnight2025)
Register
www.sotsef.co.uk/wider-festiv...
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Southampton Science and Engineering Festival 2025 - Whats-on

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 27

Our next Philosophy Research Seminar:
4/3, David Liggins (Manchester), 'A Priorian solution to a Priorian paradox’, 3-5pm, Room 2115, Building 65 (Avenue Campus)
All welcome!

Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 21

Our colleague Heather Browning (@zoophilosophy.bsky.social) has been speaking about animal feelings and consciousness on ABC radio - you can hear the episode here #PhilosophyMatters
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Animal Sentience - ABC listen

Nightlife explores the world of animal sentience. From groundbreaking research on octopus problem-solving to the remarkable social lives of crows and dolphins, we'll examine the minds of our fellow cr...

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Near Southampton on 12th of March? Join @fionawoollard.bsky.social and artists, Yonat Nitzan-Green and Jane Bennett for a free workshop Thinking With Drawing: Exploring Maternal Identity.
#SOTSEF #BSW25 #PhilosophyMatters #PhiloFortnight2025)
Register
www.sotsef.co.uk/wider-festiv...
Please share!

Southampton Science and Engineering Festival 2025 - Whats-on

www.sotsef.co.uk

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Do you work with families before, during, or after #pregnancy? Interested in learning how to make your language #inclusive?
Come to a free online workshop! March 10th.
Register: forms.gle/qpyHH9FMJ7EA...
Part of: engagedphilosophy.org/inclusive/
Please share!

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Southampton Philosophy @sotonphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer is a new exhibition exploring the fascinating life and work of this 17th century philosopher, scientist, and author. It results from collaboration between Daniel Whiting and Colchester Museums.
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/caven...
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Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer | Colchester Museums

From 14 February until 31 August 2025, join us and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Margaret Cavendish.

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