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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We are delighted to welcome Prof Helen Steward, who will deliver the annual Jacobsen Lecture on 22 Oct. Join us for "Is There a Metaphysics of Causation?”, hosted by the Jacobsen Trust Fund & the IP. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Jacobsen Lecture: Prof Helen Steward, Is there a metaphysics of causation?
This event is brought to you by the Jacobsen Trust Fund and the SAS Institute of Philosophy
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re thrilled to host the two-day Research in the Headlines workshop in collaboration with the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network on 21–22 October. Find out more and register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Commanding the Narrative: Navigating Headlines, Impact & Public Scrutiny.
The event is co hosted by the y Future Leaders Fellows Development Network and the Institute of Philosphy
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We couldn't have been happier to host our Philosophy of AI Summer School in Venice this year! Take a look at this short video for a glimpse of the week, and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content. youtube.com/shorts/0Giad... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Reasoning and Agency in AI Summer School, Venice 2026 (short)
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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea of @ip-sas.bsky.social, who has been elected a Fellow @britishacademy.bsky.social. Professor Shea is one of 92 scholars elected for 2026 including colleagues from across the University of London federation. www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Professor Nicholas Shea elected Fellow of the British Academy
Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea, Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, who has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea, Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, who has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Congratulations to our very own Prof Nicholas Shea who has been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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Professor Nicholas Shea awarded an ERC Advanced Grant
Professor Shea, who is based at the School of Advanced Study's Institute of Philosophy, was awarded an ERC Advanced Grant within the Social Sciences and Humanities domain.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Welcome to the Reasoning and Agency in AI: Philosophy of AI Summer School in Venice! We kicked off this year's programme with a fascinating presentation by Boris Babic from The University of Hong Kong. Off to a great start, with an exciting week ahead! @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Join us on 11/06 for the Becoming Political: Adolescence & The Future of Democracy Conference. The conference will focus on youth political attitudes and participation across Europe and beyond. Registrations: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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Becoming Political: Adolescence & The Future of Democracy Conference
This event is organised by the Centre of the Politics of Feelings
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Book Launch: Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence, by Brian Wong (HKU). The book offers a sustained exploration of the ethics and geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence through the lenses of political philosophy. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Book Launch | Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
This event is in collaboration with our partners at the Philosophy Department at The University of Hong Kong
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We are kicking off the first day of the London–Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference with presentations from students from Berkeley and the University of London. Thanks to the Warburg Institute for hosting us! @sas-news.bsky.social @warburginstitute.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Join us for the Factual Polarization and the Politics of Identity workshop on 5/06. The workshop brings together political theorists and philosophers to examine the mechanisms driving factual polarization. Registration philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Factual Polarization and the Politics of Identity
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We are very excited to welcome you all to the London–Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026! Register here to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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London-Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday in person and online on the 1st day of the Reasoning and Agency in AI Conference. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Prof. Paul Boghossian. We’re kicking off day 2 strong with a presentation by Arianna Manzini. Stay tuned!
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We are very excited to welcome you to our 4th Annual Philosophy of AI Conference tomorrow and Friday. This year’s theme is Reasoning and Agency in AI. View the full programme and details on how to attend: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us for the Philosophy & AI Research Exchange Workshop on Monday, 19 May 2026! 🤖📚View the full programme and register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Philosophy & AI Research Exchange
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The full programme and recommended readings for the Philosophy of AI Summer School: Reasoning and Agency in AI are out now! 🌍✨Have a look at the curriculum and secure your place — only a few spots remaining! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
PPE Seminar, 14 May 2026 | Ella Whiteley (LSE): Striking-salience and exclusion. Spaces are limited, please book a spot to secure your attendance: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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PPE Seminar | Ella Whiteley (LSE): Striking-salience and exclusion
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The 3rd Philosophy of AI Summer School is here! This year we explore Reasoning and Agency in AI. Please apply now — a few spots are remaining. Info and application link here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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Philosophy of AI Summer School - Venice 2026
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 AI Summer School will take place at the Venice International University on 15-19 June 2026. Applications now open!
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Book Launch | Emerging Questions in AI Welfare by Winnie Street and Geoff Keeling. 📘 15 May 2026 — limited spaces remaining. Don’t miss! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social @
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Book Launch | Emerging Questions in AI Welfare
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
LAF Seminar 7 May 2026 | Chiara Ambrosio (UCL): Scientific Images as Pragmatist Experiments. Please register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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LAF Seminar | Chiara Ambrosio (UCL): Scientific Images as Pragmatist Experiments
This event is part of the London Aesthetics Forum lectures.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
AI Minds Symposium (AIMS) — 14 May 🧠🤖 Philosophers & AI researchers come together to tackle big questions: can AI have minds, consciousness, or moral status? A one-day, cross-disciplinary workshop. Registrations: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
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AI Minds Symposium (AIMS)
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
LAF Seminar: | Alex Fisher (Leeds): The Aesthetics of Inquiry: Cryptic Crosswords, Knowledge-Based Videogames, and Conspiracy Theories. Please register to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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LAF Seminar | Alex Fisher (Leeds): The Aesthetics of Inquiry: Cryptic Crosswords, Knowledge-Based Videogames, and Conspiracy Theories
The event is part of the London Aesthetics Seminar Series and hosted by the institute of Philosophy.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The next PPE Seminar is on Thursday 23 April 2026. Alexander Prescott-Couch (Oxford) will present on "The Politics of Nuance". Please register to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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PPE Seminar | Alexander Prescott-Couch (Oxford): The Politics of Nuance
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Great panel discussion for British Philosophical Association campaign #PhilosophyMatters to AI @ip-sas.bsky.social AI researchers and Institute of Philosophy Fellows Winnie Street and Geoff Keeling from Google and Murray Shanahan from Google DeepMind with philosophers Ben Henke and Alex Grzankowski
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Due to some scheduling changes, we have had to change the start time of the event. Please note that the event will now begin at 2:00 pm, rather than 2:30 pm as originally advertised. Event Date: 26/03/2026 @ Senate House London
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Robert Simpson: if Sam Altman is worried about these issues, we should be too. Future of Democracy and AI, @ip-sas.bsky.social , part of the British Philosophical Association Philosophy Fortnight. #PhilosophyMatters to democracy organized by @elisewoodard.bsky.social & @michaelhannon.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The next PPE Seminar is on Thursday 26 March 2026. Joe Horton (UCL) will present: Deontology, Decision Theory, and Preferences-First. Register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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PPE Seminar | Joe Horton (UCL): Deontology, Decision Theory, and Preferences-First
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Don't miss our annual London–Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference on 28–29 May 2026. Registrations are now open! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @kingsphilosophy.bsky.social @lsephilosophy.bsky.social @artshumsucl.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
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London-Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We’re excited to host the ECR Network in Philosophy Conference on 20–21 April! To apply, please visit: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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Early Career Research Network in Philosophy | London 20-21 April 2026
The SAS Institute of Philosophy (University of London) will host the third annual Early Career Network Workshop at the Senate House in London, on 20-21 April 2026
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Institute of Philosophy proudly presents the 2nd Philosophy Fortnight, in collab with the BPA. Join the #PhilosophyMatters event featuring four panels on Public Policy, Food, AI, and Public Engagement. Registrations now open: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social
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#PhilosophyMatters to…
The event is part of the Philosophy Fortnight, #PhilosophyMatters to…
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The Institute of Philosophy, in collaboration with the British Philosophical Association, presents a conversation on Democratic Futures and Artificial Intelligence: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
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Democratic Futures and Artificial Intelligence
The event is part of the British Philosophy Fortnight. #PhilosophyMatters 2026
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
New paper by @ip-sas.bsky.social friends and collaborators in Nature Communications exploring a road map for assessing moral competence in large language models. Congratulations to Julia Haas @benhenke.bsky.social and colleagues www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A roadmap for evaluating moral competence in large language models - Nature
This Perspective offers a roadmap for tackling the challenges of the facsimile problem, moral multidimensionality and moral pluralism in large language models.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The SAS Institute of Philosophy is participating for the second time in the annual national British Philosophy Fortnight, and we are excited to be part of this initiative that celebrates, promotes, and champions philosophy across the country: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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#PhilosophyMatters 2026
British Philosophy Fortnight #BPF2026 will be: Monday 16th to Sunday 29th March 2026
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
LAF Seminar | Nick Zangwill (UCL/Lincoln): Bach and Beauty.: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Nick Zangwill (UCL/Lincoln): Bach and Beauty
The event is part of the London Aesthetics Seminar Series and hosted by the Institute of Philosophy.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🌍📖 Applications are still open! Join our Philosophy of AI Summer School: Reasoning and Agency in AI in Venice with UHK, LUM, and VIU. Apply now to secure your place! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Philosophy of AI Summer School 2026: Reasoning and Agency in AI
Philosophy of AI Summer School 2026: Reasoning and Agency in AI, June 15–19, Venice. Applications now open!
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Join us this Thursday for another PPE Seminar with Massimo Renzo (KCL) on Choices, Desires, and Commitments. Spaces are limited—register now! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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PPE Seminar | Massimo Renzo (KCL): Choices, Desires, Commitments
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
LAF Seminar on Thursday 05 February 2026 with Catherine Wheatley. Register to secure your spot now: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Catherine Wheatley (KCL): "Do you get it? Intention, Misunderstanding, and Ordinary Language in Adolescence (Philip Barantini, 2025)"
This event is part of the London Aesthetics Forum Seminar series and hosted by the Institute of Philosophy.
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Matthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
A few photos from this great event yesterday @ip-sas.bsky.social @barrycsmith.bsky.social
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Partners helping us celebrate the Institute of Philosophy’s 20th Anniversary yesterday. Good to commemorate Profs Colin Blakemore and Vincent Hayward who contributed so much to @ip-sas.bsky.social and to welcome our recent collaborators from Tate and Getty, the Crick Institute and Google Research
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Rounding off yesterday’s 20th Anniversary celebrations @ip-sas.bsky.social with an AI vs Human Cocktail Turing Taste Test designed by @opheliaderoy.bsky.social and delivered by Isabel Graham-Yool
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Trip to Club Curling at Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross by @ip-sas.bsky.social Lab to see our Senses Unwrapped exhibition and to do some curling
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We’re celebrating 20 years of the Institute of Philosophy 🎉 Join us for a celebratory lecture on 23 January 2026—meet our team and partners. A few spots remaining. Register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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20th Anniversary of the Institute of Philosophy
The Institute of Philosophy celebrates 20 years at the School of Advanced Study, University of London.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
LAF Seminar: Vanessa Brassey (KCL), “The Moving Life of Still Images” on 22 January 2026. Register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Vanessa Brassey (KCL): “The Moving Life of Still Images”
The event is part of the London Aesthetics Forum Seminar Series and hosted by the Institute of Philosophy.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🧠 Join us for the 4th annual Philosophy of AI Conference (21–22 May 2026), focusing on Reasoning and Agency in AI. Spaces are limited—register to secure your attendance! @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Philosophy of AI Conference 2026 — Reasoning and Agency in AI
Please join us for the 4th annual Philosophy AI conference on 21-22 May 2026.
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Our first PPE Seminar of the year is here! Carolina Flores (Lisbon) will present on “Moral Panics”. Spaces are limited—register now: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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PPE Seminar | Carolina Flores (Lisbon): Moral panics! (w/Lauren Lyons, UCSC)
The Practical, the Political, & the Ethical” Series, Spring 2026
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Early Career Network in Philosophy conference, Physics and the Self: interdisciplinary perspectives. The conference is run by early career researchers, Charlie Green and Jonathan Emery, who received the the Early Career Network in Philosophy Innovation Award from @ip-sas.bsky.social
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
IP Centre for the Study of the Senses brings sensory science experience to Coal Drops Yard. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Centre for the Study of the Senses brings sensory science experience to Coal Drops Yard
Centre for the Study of the Senses brings sensory science experience to Coal Drops Yard
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
We are excited to host the 6th Symposium on Symposium on Proof-theoretic Semantics on 9-11 February 2026. Registrations are now open: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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6th Symposium on Proof-theoretic Semantics
A workshop spread across three days on current research on proof-theoretic semantics.
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Barry C Smith @barrycsmith.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Focused conference on ad hoc concepts, Word Meaning and Concepts Expressed, @ip-sas.bsky.social organized by Prof Michelle Liu on the work of Prof Robyn Carston with speakers, Francois Recanati, Tamara Dobbler, John Collins and Augustin Vicente
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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
LAF Seminar | Rose Ryan Flinn (Cambridge): “Depiction and Resemblance” on 11 December 2025 Register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Rose Ryan Flinn (Cambridge): “Depiction and Resemblance”
This event is part of the London Aesthetics Forum lectures.
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