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LMU Munich Philosophy Faculty @lmuphilosophy.bsky.social · 13d

LMU Munich invites applications for a W2 Professorship in Philosophy Education, starting in October 2026. We are looking for candidates with an outstanding research record in philosophy and a strong profile in philosophy education.
Deadline: 15 November 2025:
job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/b...

Professorship (W2) of Philosophy Education

job-portal.lmu.de

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Ellen Clarke @ellenclarke.bsky.social · 13h

@leedsprhs.bsky.social
Our vacancy for a Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Philosophy has now been advertised: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx.... Please spread the word! The closing date for applications is 5 Nov 2025.

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer/Associate Professor in Philosophy

Are you an experienced academic in Philosophy with the ambition to carry out world-leading research and deliver an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Woul...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 1d

This is happening at 18.15 tonight in Senate House!

Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Join us next Monday! We've got Sophie Horowitz (Amherst) for a talk on: 'Plans, Learning, and Deferring'

📍Monday 13th October, Woburn Suite, Senate House
⏰ 18.15-19.45 *note new time for this year*
🔗https://www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/the-proceedings/the-2025-26-programme/sophie-horowitz/

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Join us next Monday! We've got Sophie Horowitz (Amherst) for a talk on: 'Plans, Learning, and Deferring'

📍Monday 13th October, Woburn Suite, Senate House
⏰ 18.15-19.45 *note new time for this year*
🔗https://www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/the-proceedings/the-2025-26-programme/sophie-horowitz/

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Kate Kirkpatrick @philosofemme.bsky.social · 11d

JOB: Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Merton College. AoS Ethics and/or Political Philosophy, with at least an AoC in Feminist Philosophy.
#PhilJobs
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOW474/a...

Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy - Philosophy APTFC at University of Oxford

Explore an exciting academic career as a Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy - Philosophy APTFC. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities...

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Inner Worlds @innerworlds.bsky.social · 11d

Could you spare a few bob to help a weird little litmag keep going?

Here's 3 ways you can support us:

1) Become a subscriber! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...

2) Make a one-off donation! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...

3) Buy past issues as EPUB & PDF! innerworlds.gumroad.com

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Louis Doulas @louisdoulas.bsky.social · 14d

*Officially* out today: Susan Stebbing: Analysis, Common Sense, and Public Philosophy. I’m grateful to my co-editor, Annalisa Coliva, and all our excellent contributors! Link in bio. (Find the volume’s introduction on my website 😈.)

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to the 70+ people that came to watch Lucy O'Brien's Presidential Address of the Aristotelian Society last night!

If you missed it, you can listen to her talk "Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds" here:

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...

#philosophy #philsky

29/09/2025: Lucy O'Brien: Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds,

Podcast Episode · Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society · 29/09/2025 · 50m

podcasts.apple.com

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 15d

True.

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 15d

This is happening tonight! Join us for the Inaugural Address 2026-5 by Lucy O'Brien (UCL) #philosophy #philsky

Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 26d

Join us for the first Proceedings of the 2025-6 year! Lucy O’Brien (UCL) Inaugural Address: Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds

📍Chancellors Hall, Senate House
⏰ Monday 29 September. 18.15-19.45, followed by drinks reception
🔗 www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/the-proceedi...

#philosophy

Lucy O’Brien – The Aristotelian Society

www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk

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Paulina Sliwa @pasliwa.bsky.social · 28d

Philosophy job seekers: there is a 6-year postdoc in philosophy of language coming up at the University of Vienna. See advertisement here: philjobs.org/job/show/29670

Assistant Professor ("Universitätsassistent Postdoc"), University of Vienna - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor ("Universitätsassistent Postdoc"), University of Vienna

An international database of jobs for philosophers

philjobs.org

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David Papineau @davidpapineau.bsky.social · 22d

We're still hiring—Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ599/l...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) at King's College London

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) on jobs.ac.uk!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Women In Logic @womeninlogic.bsky.social · 28d

If you’re a woman working in logic, please consider checking and adding/updating your entry in this directory: womeninlogic.org/WiLSpreadshe...

The more up to date it is, the better it can serve to increase our visibility, and the more comprehensive the directory is, the greater its use!

Women in Logic directory

An open directory for women in logic

womeninlogic.org

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 29d

www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/108085-...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) | King's College London

www.kcl.ac.uk

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 12

Applications are still open for an ERC-funded Research Associate position in the History of Philosophy at #UCD School of #Philosophy. Closing date: midday (Irish time), Monday 15 September. #PhilJobs #EarlyModernPhilosophy #MoralPhilosophy #BMoral

UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Applications are invited for the post of temporary 48-month Postdoctoral Research Associate within #UCD School of #Philosophy. Further details, along with a link to apply, may be found at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n.... #PhilJobs #PhilSky #MoralPhilosophy #HistoryOfPhilosophy #BMoral #IrishResearch

ERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Philosophy

www.ucd.ie

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Applications are invited for the post of temporary 48-month Postdoctoral Research Associate within #UCD School of #Philosophy. Further details, along with a link to apply, may be found at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n.... #PhilJobs #PhilSky #MoralPhilosophy #HistoryOfPhilosophy #BMoral #IrishResearch

ERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Philosophy

www.ucd.ie

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Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · Sep 9

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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Clare Moriarty @quiteclare.bsky.social · Sep 12

Swipso facto, you should submit

Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · Sep 9

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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The Royal Institute of Philosophy @triphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 12

A reminder that our 2025 Philosophy essay competition is now open. Do pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in submitting. ✍️📚

Visit royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-... for full details.

#philosophy #essay #competition #prize

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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...

Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of Glasgow

An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.psypost.org/students-rat...

Students rate identical lectures differently based on professor's gender, researchers find

When philosophy students were asked to evaluate identical lectures assigned to men or women professors, their responses varied by gender. The study suggests gender bias plays a role in how teaching is...

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships close soon. Open to early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences, the scheme supports completing a major research project and gaining university work experience. Apply now: buff.ly/McS8lRk

White banner with an image of a lecturer giving an academic presentation. The words 'Postdoctoral Fellowships’ are written on the right-hand side.

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · Sep 9

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

‘You want to talk about a world of lies?’ Teaching philosophy in prison | Jay Miller

The long read: My class of college students and inmates can get loud and rowdy, with everyone engaged. This is what philosophy should look like

www.theguardian.com

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Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre @warwick-mindaction.bsky.social · Sep 6

There's still one month left to send in your submissions for MindGrad 2026!
#philsky #philmind #philconf

Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre @warwick-mindaction.bsky.social · Jun 19

MindGrad 2026 Call for Papers now open! 2026 is a special year, marking the 20th edition of the MindGrad series of conferences. Submission link: forms.gle/GQ9hi68A4BKp...

#philsky #philmind #philconf

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Clare Stainthorp @claregs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Julia Wedgwood (1833-1913) was an intellectual icon of the Victorian era ✍️
Alison Stone has created a fantastic #openaccess resource containing many of her diverse writings, inc lots of newly attributed journalism, plus a short biography and comprehensive bibliography.
www.juliawedgwood.org

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