• Metaphysics and Logic Seminar:

    Edgecliffe G03

    Pre-read session: Dorr, C. (2016), To Be F Is To Be G. Philosophical Perspectives, 30: 39-134. https://doi.org/10.1111/phpe.12079  

  • FPST Seminar: Jade Fletcher (58³Ô¹Ï) – In-person

    Edgecliffe G03

    Title:  ‘What can(not) social norms do?’ Abstract: In this (very) exploratory paper I investigate the relationship between social normativity and other domains of normativity. I suggest that given a metaphysically productive relationship between pernicious social norms and ideological social construction, pernicious social norms can create ontologically oppressive kinds, and consequently this can mar some seemingly valuable features of epistemic…

  • Unity Seminar: Pre-Read – Theories of Location 2

    Edgecliffe G03

    Correia, Fabrice (2022). A General Theory of Location Based on the Notion of Entire Location. Journal of Philosophical Logic 51 (3):555-582. Abstract: It would be a good thing to have at our disposal a general theory of location that is neutral with respect to the view that some objects have more than one exact location, the view that…

  • Moral Philosophy Reading Group

    Edgecliffe G03

    This week the Moral Philosophy Reading Group will be discussing Kai Spiekermann’s paper ‘Irreversible Loss’. Abstract: This chapter offers three reasons for trying to avoid some irreversible losses. First, there is a prudential reason for avoiding irreversible loss in order to keep options open in the future in the face of uncertainty. Second, humans have…

  • Plenary Seminar:

    Edgecliffe G03

    There is no Plenary seminar on 26/09/2024