Apply Now: LSE Fellowship in Philosophy
LSE Philosophy seeks applications for a one-year LSE Fellowship in philosophy, to start 1 September 2021.
Apply Now: Assistant Professorship in Philosophy
LSE Philosophy seeks applications for an Assistant Professorship in Philosophy, to start 1 September 2021.
LSE Philosophy Welcomes Giacomo Giannini
We’re pleased to welcome Giacomo Giannini to the Department as a new LSE Fellow.
2020 MSc Prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to Oscar Flowers, Marabel Riesmeier, Jan-Paul Sandmann and Alice Vandermosten.
Apply Now: LSE Fellowship in philosophy
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for a one-year LSE Fellowship in philosophy, to start 1 January 2021. The deadline for applications is Sunday 29 November.
Apply now for 2021/22
Applications for our world-leading MSc and MPhil/PhD programmes are open. Programmes start Autumn 2021.
Liam Kofi Bright awarded Philip Leverhulme Prize
We’re very pleased to announce that Liam Kofi Bright has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
LSE Philosophy welcomes Christina Easton
We’re pleased to welcome Christina Easton to the Department as a new LSE Fellow.
Bryan W. Roberts becomes new CPNSS Director
We’re pleased to welcome Dr Bryan W. Roberts as the new Director of the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science.
Michael Redhead, 1929–2020
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Michael Redhead, former member of the Department and Deputy Director of the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, has passed away.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Kate Vredenburgh
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant Professor, Kate Vredenburgh, who joins the Department in September.
How to assess the wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 policies: A brief for the T20 forum
Matthew Adler, Richard Bradley and Alex Voorhoeve, along with a number of other researchers, have written a policy brief on how to evaluate the wellbeing impacts of policies to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, to be presented at the Think20 forum later this year.
2020 undergraduate prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s undergraduate prizes have been awarded to Gwyn Edwards, Keane Farley, Joshua Freeman, Dina Korzdorfer, Kerry Neitzel, Max Schachermayer and Alexander Sligo-Young.
Out Now: Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Vol. 2
We’re pleased to announce the publication of the second volume of our undergraduate student journal, Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Michael Diamond-Hunter and Ella Whiteley
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of two new LSE Fellows to the Department, Michael Diamond-Hunter and Ella Whiteley, who join us for the start of the next academic year.
Nicolas Cote awarded Popper Prize
We’re pleased to announce that PhD student Nicolas Cote has been awarded the 2019-20 Popper Prize.
Nicholas Shea wins the 2020 Lakatos Award
LSE is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Lakatos Award.
Now Open: LSE Virtual Undergraduate Open Day
Visit LSE’s Virtual Undergraduate Open Day pages now for all the information you need to apply to study with us in 2021, 2022 and beyond.
Meeting our offer holders virtually
We’re pleased to announce a series of innovative online offer holder events for undergraduate and taught master’s students, to take place over the coming weeks.
Apply Now: LSE Fellowship in philosophy
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for a one-year LSE Fellowship in Philosophy. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15 April.
LSE Philosophy ranked 5th in the world
LSE Philosophy has been ranked 5th in the world in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Azita Chellappoo
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Azita Chellappoo, who joins the Department this month as an LSE Fellow.
Colin Howson, 1945–2020
It is with great sadness that we report that Colin Howson, the former Chair of Philosophy of Science at LSE and a member of the Department for 40 years, died on Sunday, 5 January.
Apply now: Four-year PhD Scholarship on Foundations of Animal Sentience
LSE Philosophy seeks to recruit one research student for a fully funded 4-year PhD degree, contributing to our exciting new research project on the foundations of animal sentience, ASENT. Applications close 10 January 2020.
2019 MSc Prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to Pascal Meier, Robert Pepper, Lorenzo Sartori, Andre Van Parys and Toby Zambardino.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Marius Backmann and Lewis Ross
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of two new LSE Fellows to the Department, Marius Backmann and Lewis Ross, who join us this month.
Jonathan Birch awarded ERC grant for research on animal sentience
Associate Professor Jonathan Birch has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant worth €1.5m for a new research project on the foundations of animal sentience.
Alex Voorhoeve to participate in multi-year research project in support of Universal Health Coverage in East Africa
As part of a group of researchers from Africa, America and Europe, Professor Alex Voorhoeve will participate in a new multi-year research project in support of Universal Health Coverage in East Africa, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Norwegian Development Agency (NORAD).
Introducing our new student journal: Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
We’re very pleased to introduce our new undergraduate student journal, Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
2019 undergraduate prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s undergraduate prizes have been awarded to Carlo Bellomo, Neil Sebastian Crawford, Giovanni Marco Rosso, Ridhi Raj Thukral and Cheryl Shin Pey Ting.
Bastian Steuwer awarded Watkins Prize
We’re pleased to announce that PhD student Bastian Steuwer has been awarded the 2018/9 Watkins Prize.
Henk W. de Regt wins the 2019 Lakatos Award
The London School of Economics and Political Science is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Lakatos Award.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Jonathan Parry
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant Professor to the Department, Jonathan Parry, who will be joining us in September.
Apply Now: LSE Fellowship in philosophy
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for a one-year LSE […]
Out of the Vat: subscribe now to our brand new podcast
We’re pleased to introduce our new podcast, Out of the Vat.
3 April: Undergraduate Open Day
Meet LSE students and academics, explore campus and experience the unique atmosphere of the School at our undergraduate open day on 3 April. Book your place now.
Conjectures and Refutations, a brand new seminar series
We’re pleased to introduce our brand new seminar series, Conjectures and Refutations.
The Critique of Pure Rhythm at the LSE Philosophy Christmas Party
Join us on 10 December for the LSE Philosophy Christmas Party, featuring live music from The Critique of Pure Rhythm.
2018 MSc Prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to Andreas Achen, Nina-Karolin Krumnau, Charles Sherwood and Martin Vaeth.
Philosophy and Public Policy graduate wins congressional seat
Philosophy and Public Policy MSc graduate, Max Rose, has been elected to the US House of Representatives.
Apply Now: Assistant Professorship in Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for an Assistant Professorship in Philosophy, to start September 2019
Professor J. McKenzie Alexander becomes Head of LSE Philosophy
We’re pleased to welcome Professor J. McKenzie Alexander as our new Head of Department.
Silvia Milano and David Kinney awarded Popper Prize
We’re pleased to announce that PhD students Silvia Milano and David Kinney have been jointly awarded the 2017/8 Popper Prize.
2018 undergraduate prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s undergraduate prizes have been awarded to Weijian Chen, Emma Curran, Grace Sum and Vasily Romanovskiy.
Sabina Leonelli and Craig Callender win the 2018 Lakatos Award
The London School of Economics and Political Science is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Lakatos Award.
5 July: Undergraduate Open Day
Meet LSE students and academics, explore campus and experience the unique atmosphere of the School at our undergraduate open day on 5 July. Book your place now.
2018 LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference
The 2018 LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference took place 4–5 May at the University of Bayreuth in Southern Germany.
Apply Now: LSE Fellowship in philosophy of physics
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for an exciting fellowship position in philosophy of physics.
John Worrall appointed patron of Humanists UK
We’re pleased to announce that Professor John Worrall has been appointed patron of Humanists UK.
LSE Philosophy ranked among best in the world in multiple areas
The 2017/18 Philosophical Gourmet Report has ranked LSE Philosophy among the top places in the world for graduate study in virtually all of the areas in which we specialise.
LSE ranked 8th in the world for philosophy
LSE has been ranked 8th in the world for philosophy in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
11 April: Undergraduate Open Day
Thinking of applying for one of our BSc Degrees? Then come along to the LSE undergraduate open day on 11 April for your chance to experience the unique atmosphere of the School.
The Philosophy Exchange: a new study and feedback space for undergraduates
Opening in January 2018, the Philosophy Exchange is an innovative new feedback and study space for our undergraduate students.
2017 MSc prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to David Freeborn and Rodrigo Gordillo Cerrutti.
Introducing philosophy to secondary schools with the Harris Experience
Now into its 3rd year, LSE Philosophy’s work with the Harris Experience will continue into 2017/8 with our research students using short stories to introduce philosophy and ethics to secondary schools.
Bryan Roberts awarded Leverhulme prize
Dr Bryan W. Roberts has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research on the philosophy and physics of observation.
Out now: Decision Theory with a Human Face, by Richard Bradley
Professor Richard Bradley’s new book, Decision Theory with a Human Face, is available now from Cambridge University Press.
9 November: Lakatos Award Lectures with Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein
Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein, winners of the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards, will deliver this year’s Lakatos Award Lectures on 9 November.
MSc student awarded Institute of Business Ethics essay prize
Charles Sherwood, a graduand from our Philosophy and Public Policy MSc programme, has won first prize in the Institute of Business Ethics 2017 student essay competition.
Out now: The Philosophy of Social Evolution, by Jonathan Birch
Dr Jonathan Birch’s new book, The Philosophy of Social Evolution, is out today.
Apply now for 2018/9
Applications for our world-leading MSc and MPhil/PhD programmes are now open. Programmes start September 2018.
Bryan Roberts awarded National Science Foundation grant
Bryan W. Roberts and Nicholas J. Teh, a philosopher of physics at the University of Natre Dame, have been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation grant for their forthcoming project on the nature of observation in science.
4 October: Auguste Comte Memorial Lecture with Professor Daniel M. Hausman
Daniel M. Hausman, Herbert A. Simon and Hilldale Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of the journal Economics and Philosophy, will deliver this year’s Auguste Comte Memorial Lecture on 4 October.
LSE Philosophers’ articles among “ten best” in 2016
Papers by Luc Bovens and Alex Voorhoeve have been ranked among the ten best philosophy articles of 2016 by The Philosopher’s Annual.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Mattia Gallotti
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new LSE Fellow in Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Mattia Gallotti, who will be joining the Department in September.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Owen Griffiths
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new LSE Fellow in Logic, Owen Griffiths, who will be joining the Department in September.
Todd Karhu awarded 2017 Watkins Prize
We’re pleased to announce that Todd Karhu has been awarded the 2017 John Watkins Memorial Prize for his work on the wrongs of killing.
Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein win the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards
The London School of Economics and Political Science is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards.
6 July: Undergraduate Open Day
Come along to the LSE Undergraduate Open Day on 6 July for your chance to experience the unique atmosphere of the School.
PhD graduate to take up Ethics Fellowship at Stanford
PhD graduate, Johannes Himmelreich, will be taking up a prestigious Interdisciplinary Ethics Fellowship at Stanford University in 2017-2018.
2017 LSE-Bayreuth Student Conference
The 2017 LSE-Bayreuth Student Conference took place at LSE 11-12 May.
Prof Daniel Hausman to become Lachmann Fellow
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Daniel Hausman to a Lachmann Fellowship with the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, starting September 2017.
Undergraduate students present their work to colleagues and faculty
Undergraduate students were given a chance to present their papers to colleagues and faculty in our hugely successful Reason, Knowledge and Values Colloquium last week.
Universal health coverage paper published in The Lancet
Following his work with the World Health Organisation, Alex Voorhoeve offers further guidance on the path to universal health coverage in this brand new article in The Lancet.
Prof Matthew Adler to take up Lachmann Fellowship
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Matthew Adler to a Lachmann Fellowship with the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, starting in September 2017.
Accepting applications for two LSE Fellowships
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for two one-year LSE Fellowships, to start September 2017.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Liam Kofi Bright and Laurenz Hudetz
We look forward to welcoming two new Assistant Professors, Liam Kofi Bright and Laurenz Hudetz, who will be joining us in August 2018.
LSE Philosophy On Demand
Catch up with recordings of our public lectures, seminars and conferences on our brand new Watch and Listen page.
23 February: Auguste Comte Memorial Lecture with Professor Donald MacKenzie
Donald MacKenzie, Professor of Social and Political Science and author of the influential book An Engine, Not a Camera, will give this year’s Auguste Comte Memorial Lecture on 23 February.
Philosophy Student Careers Evening
With so many career paths open to philosophy graduates, the choice of what to do next can seem a little daunting. So each year alumni from a whole range of professions return to the Department to offer our students a bit of advice…
29 March: Undergraduate Open Day
Thinking of applying for one of our BSc Degrees? Then come along to the LSE undergraduate open day on 29 March for your chance to experience the unique atmosphere of the School.
Philosophy at the 2017 LSE Literary Festival
LSE Philosophers will be taking to the stage for two special philosophical events at this year’s LSE Literary Festival.
New video: The LSE Philosophy MSc Programmes
In a brand new LSE video, staff, students and graduates discuss our world-leading philosophy MSc programmes and give an insight into the unique atmosphere of the department.
Universal health coverage case studies published
Further to his role in the WHO’s Consultative Group on Equity and Universal Health Coverage, Alex Voorhoeve has published three case studies to illustrate how the groups findings can guide practical decision making.
2016 MSc prize winners
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to David Coombs, Christian Larroulet, Xing Li and Thomas Tozer.
PhD graduate to take up Associate Professorship at Tromsø
We’re pleased to announce that PhD graduate Chris Thompson has been appointed Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tromsø .
Philosophy Elevator Pitches: A New Event Series
This term, the Department has launched a new event series for all LSE philosophy students: Philosophy Elevator Pitches.
Graduate Applications for 2017/8 now open
Apply now for our world-leading MSc and MPhil/PhD programmes. Programmes start September 2017.
28 September: Sir Karl Popper Memorial Lecture with Paul Nurse
Join us on 28 September for the 8th Sir Karl Popper Memorial Lecture with Nobel Prize winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse.
27 September: Live Webinar for MSc Applicants
Looking to apply to one of our MSc programmes for 2017/18? Then don’t miss our live webinar on 27 September.
Accepting Applications for Open Assistant Professorship
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Philosophy, to start September 2017.
Luc Bovens joins Hope and Optimism project
From August 2016, Luc Bovens will take part in Cornell University’s Hope and Optimism project, researching the philosophy of coping.
Katherine Furman to take up Postdoctoral Position at Durham
PhD student, Katherine Furman, will be taking up a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Durham University’s Philosophy Department in October.
James Nguyen awarded Popper Prize
James Nguyen, has been awarded this year’s Popper Prize for his paper “On the Pragmatic Equivalence between Representing Data and Phenomena”.
2016 Andrea Mannu Undergraduate Prize Winners
We’re pleased to announce that the 2016 Andrea Mannu Undergraduate Prize has been awarded to Geoff Keeling and Sam Altmann.
LSE Philosophy welcomes Ioannis Votsis
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a new LSE Fellow to the Department: Ioannis Votsis, who will be joining us in September.
17 July: Why Physics needs Philosophy
Carlo Rovelli, leading physicist and author of the best-selling Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, will give a free public lecture entitled Why Physics Needs Philosophy on Sunday, 17 July 7:30–9pm.
LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference
The 4th annual LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference took place 12–13 May at the University of Bayreuth, Germany.
LSE Philosophy ranked 5th in Guardian University Guide
The Guardian University Guide 2017 has ranked LSE 5th in the country for philosophy
7 July: LSE Undergraduate Open Day
Applied for one of our BSc Degrees, starting in September? Hoping to get a feel for life as an LSE Philosopher? Then come along to the LSE undergraduate open day on 7 July.
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