Events
The LSE Philosophy Department and CPNSS host various events throughout term time. Our events include our weekly seminar series, public lectures such as the Lakatos Award Lecture and Philosophy Live, as well as workshops and conferences. Most events are free and open to all. You can find more information when clicking through the calendar below.
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Upcoming Events
Explore our exciting list of upcoming seminars, lectures and more!
Seminar series
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method hosts a variety of seminars during term time, each exploring a different area of philosophy. All seminars are free and open to everyone.
Sir Karl Popper Memorial Lecture
One of the leading philosophers of the 20th century, Sir Karl Popper founded the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method in 1946.
Lakatos Award Lecture
The Lakatos Award is given annually for an outstanding contribution to the philosophy of science. Each Lakatos award winner delivers a Lakatos Award Lecture to present their work and receive their award.
The August Comte Memorial Lectures
Originally organised by the English Positivist Society in the 1930s, the Auguste Comte Memorial Lectures are now hosted by LSE Philosophy, where they provide a public platform for some of the world’s leading philosophers and social scientists.
Philosophy Live
Philosophy Live is a public lecture series inviting leading philosophers from all over the world to discuss some big philosophical questions.
