Open Position: PhD Student EMUH Project

1 November 2022|

LSE Philosophy seeks to recruit one research student for a fully funded 4-year PhD degree, contributing to the ‘Episodic Memory: Uniquely Human?’ project. Applications close 13 January 2023.

The EMUH Project

We remember many events from our past, from the momentous to the mundane. Most of us find we can ‘mentally replay’ these past events in our mind’s eye. This kind […]

Open Position: Research Officer in Animal Sentience

25 October 2022|

The Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS) is searching for a Post-Doctoral Research Officer in Animal Sentience.

The Research Officer will work in Dr Jonathan Birch’s Foundations of Animal Sentience (ASENT) project, funded by the European Research Council. The position is tenable for two years. The successful candidate will conduct innovative and significant research as part […]

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    Coping when life is hard: Can Philosophy Help – Video now online!

Coping when life is hard: Can Philosophy Help – Video now online!

18 October 2022|

You can watch the recording of the talk now on YouTube – Enjoy!

Title: ‘Coping when life is hard: Can philosophy help?’

Speakers:

  • Kieran Setiya (MIT)
  • Luc Bovens (UNC Chapel Hill)
  • Susanne Burri (University of Konstanz)
  • Chair: Jonathan Birch (LSE)

The video of the talk is now online:

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    Open Position: Post-Doctoral Research Officer in Episodic Memory

Open Position: Post-Doctoral Research Officer in Episodic Memory

4 October 2022|

The Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS) is searching for a Post-Doctoral Research Officer in Episodic Memory (Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Science).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

More information and link to the LSE job portal.

Philosophy Live: New event series of LSE Philosophy

30 September 2022|

The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is launching the new event series ‘Philosophy Live’ at LSE.

We are pleased to announce that the department will be back with a public lectures series that brings big philosophical questions to the crowds. Each term, we will host up to three different lectures at LSE discussing day-to-day questions – inviting leading […]

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    2023 The Guardian University Guide: LSE Philosophy ranked 4th in the UK

2023 The Guardian University Guide: LSE Philosophy ranked 4th in the UK

29 September 2022|

We’re very pleased to announce that LSE has been ranked 4th in the UK for philosophy by the 2023 Guardian University Guide, securing its place from the previous year.

The annual Guardian University Guide provides overall rankings of UK universities as well as specific rankings in different subject areas. The guide ranks universities through eight different scores, which form a […]

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    Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics – New Issue now online!

Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics – New Issue now online!

28 September 2022|

We are pleased to announce that Volume 4 Issue 1 of our student journal ‘Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics’ is now online.

The journal ‘Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics’ publishes sharp, original, and interdisciplinary articles by students on LSE’s PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) degree. The journal engages with pressing questions of national and international policy that […]

LSE Academic Representatives Elections 2022

21 September 2022|

This year some departments will be electing their Academic Reps through the Students’ Union Website. On this page you will be able to nominate yourself and / or vote for your Academic Reps.

The Academic Representation Team at the LSESU is here to support you with the elections process. If you have any questions, please contact su.academicreps@lse.ac.uk.

Timeline

Nominations open: Monday […]

Open position: Assistant Professor of Philosophy

16 September 2022|

The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is searching for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy.

This appointment is due to commence from 1 September 2023.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 12 December 2022 (12:00 UK time). We are unable to accept late applications.

More information and link to the LSE job portal.

Welcome New Students!

13 September 2022|

We’re excited to welcome you to the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method! Tuesday 20 September marks the beginning of the Welcome week, which is your chance to meet the Department, get to know one another and get a taste of life at LSE before the serious (philosophical) work begins.

Here are the most important resources at a glance:

Welcome week […]