Mary Midgley and Why She Matters (Forum for Philosophy)

A fierce opponent of the over-reach of science and a lifelong advocate of the humanities, Mary Midgley’s writing ranges across animal ethics, religion, science, and the natural world. In all of these areas, she appealed to a philosophy that is humble and attentive, connecting philosophical thought to lived experience. Join us to celebrate Midgley’s life, work, and legacy, and ask what can she teach us about how to live.

Speakers
Gregory McElwain
Associate Professor of Philosophy, The College of Idaho
Ellie Robson
Doctoral Researcher in Philosophy, Birkbeck
Panayiota Vassilopoulou
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool

Chair
Danielle Sands
Fellow, Forum for Philosophy & Lecturer in Comparative Literature and Thought, Royal Holloway, University of London

This online event is free and open to all. Participation via Zoom will require registration here, but it will also be streamed via the Forum’s Facebook page.