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The British Philosophical Association has launch a new annual prize competition to celebrate the best of British Philosophy: bpa.ac.uk/prizes/. #philosophymatters

Philosophy jobs at @UofGlasgow: one will last until mid-2029, the other until mid-2030.

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Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of Glasgow An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies.

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UK Philosophers: the Joint Council of Qualifications had lumped results for A Level Philosophy in E & W in with 'Other' so our subject was invisible. But this has now changed. (Click on 'Humanities' in the left hand list to find 'Philosophy'.) www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

Sign the Petition Stop Mass Redundancies at Lancaster University – Hold Senior Management Accountable

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project ‘Confession & Flourishing’ with Co-PIs Michael Brady (Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow) and Eranda Jayawickreme (Wake Forest University).

The Trump administration’s bombastic attacks on the nation’s most prestigious universities have commanded the public’s attention all year long. Now congressional Republicans are poised to dramatically expand that onslaught. If you think the last few months have been bad for Harvard, brace yourself—the “big, beautiful bill” is coming, and with it, a new dimension of destruction.

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Come and experience various hallucinations and illusions to learn more about the wonders of your mind. Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 as part of Glasgow Science Festival.

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The Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience (CSPE) has now been in existence for twenty years! We are going to hold a celebratory 20th Anniversary Conference on 4 – 6th June 2025 in Glasgow. We would love for you to join us.

Professor Jesper Kallestrup (University of Aberdeen) delivers the final @uofglasgow.bsky.social public talk in the first British Philosophy Fortnight on ‘Why Demagogues Lie Big’. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters

Philosophy academics warn of threat to world leading status Philosophy academics have warned that the UK’s world leading status for the subject is under threat after university department closures.

British Philosophical Association academics warn of threat to world leading status amid growing department and course closures. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters

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The British Philosophical Association launches the first annual Philosophy Fortnight #philofortnight2025 in the Westminster Parliament today. #PhilosophyMatters

Nicolas Cote introduces Alison Fernandes from Trinity College Dublin speaking at the Department of Philosophy in the @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social for British Philosophy Fortnight. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...

Professor Quassim Cassam gives the Stevenson Trust Dudley Knowles lecture, and Dr Lilith Mace responds @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social. Part of British Philosophy Fortnight. #philofortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...

Proposals for amending the definition of terrorism need to be assessed in terms of their practical consequences and resource implications. The philosophical game of generating counterexamples to proposed definitions is of little value in this context, as in many others.

If, as some philosophers argue, few words have watertight definitions, terrorism is unlikely to be one of them. The appropriate response is to embrace a pragmatic theory of definition.

that should have been so classified. The definition also generates potential false positives: acts that it mistakenly classifies as terrorism. However, before amending the definition, account needs to be taken of insights from the philosophy of definition.

This year's lecturer is Professor Quassim Cassam, of the University of Warwick, who will be giving a lecture entitled Defining Terrorism: from Emily Davison to Axel Rudakubana:

The Knowles Lecture in Political Philosophy: Professor Quassim Cassam Defining terrorism: from Emily Davison to Axel Rudakubana

It's free, but please sign up via Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-knowle....

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On this account, defining terrorism is not an abstract intellectual exercise but rather an exercise in ‘pragmatic problem solving in the face of a threat’(Lord Carlile).

Recent events in Southport have focused public attention on the definition of terrorism. Some critics see the Southport murders as false negatives for the official definition of terrorism in the UK. On this view, this definition failed to classify as terrorism acts of violence

The first of Glasgow’s events celebrating #philofortnight2025 is this evening. Join us for the Dudley Knowles Memorial Lecture, from 6.00 – 7.30 pm in the Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre or online.

We’d love for you to join us for these fascinating discussions, and hope to see you there or online. Get your tickets here: www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi... #philofortnight #philosophymatters

British Philosophy Fortnight -- Jesper Kallestrup A public lecture by Jesper Kallestrup on "Why demagogues lie big"

or whether their lies serve deeper political and psychological functions, from reinforcing loyalty to demonstrating power. Learn more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/british-ph...

Finally, on the 25th March, Jesper Kallestrup will examine why some political leaders choose to tell blatant falsehoods. Exploring the difference between small and big lies, questioning whether demagogues aim to deceive

British Philosophy Fortnight -- Alison Fernandes A public lecture by Alison Fernandes (Trinity College Dublin) on "Chance as a guide to life".

extends beyond traditional assumptions. See more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/british-ph...

In the second lecture, 18th March, Alison Fernandes will explore the role of chance in guiding our beliefs and decisions. From sports predictions to climate change risks, she will unpack how probabilities shape our understanding of the world and consider a new way of thinking about chance that

The Knowles Lecture in Political Philosophy: Professor Quassim Cassam Defining terrorism: from Emily Davison to Axel Rudakubana

the practical consequences of changing—or failing to change—our understanding of political violence. See more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-knowle...