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Jingyi Wu (LSE Philosophy): ‘Rigor Capture’
Abstract: In the foundations of physics and other formal disciplines, women and some racial minorities often feel a need to meet an elevated standard for rigor in their work. This is plausibly an adaptive response to negative stereotypes about technical competence based on their social identities. This phenomenon is arguably an instance of respectability politics: a political strategy wherein members of a…
Find out more »Karen Kovaka (University of California): TBA
Title and abstract coming soon. Karen Kovaka is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. This event will take place in person on LSE’s campus. However, those unable to attend in person will have the option of taking part online. To join online just follow these instructions: Download Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://lse.zoom.us/meeting/register/-GSZT5kJTGaZuGRoZvzkZQ Please note…
Find out more »Stephen John (University of Cambridge): TBA
Title and abstract coming soon. Stephen John is a Senior Lecturer with research and teaching interests in a variety of topics at the intersection of philosophy of science, applied ethics, social epistemology, and political philosophy. This event will take place in person on LSE’s campus. However, those unable to attend in person will have the option of taking part online. To join…
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