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There is also a new shell on the shore of history, as I have republished in English an earlier text of mine on Descartes's alleged tendency to kick and mutilate living animals (originally published in Finnish by the Animal Justice Party of Finland). shoreofhistory.blogspot.com/2026/07/did-...

Did Descartes kick dogs? A few words on the Cartesian conception of animals

Originally published in Finnish, in a shorter form, by the Animal Justice Party of Finland in 2015. Later revised and published in a longer...

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thecavendishcollective.weebly.com

On 1st of August, I will present on Cavendish's panpsychism and the so-called metaphysical deflationist debate in the 4th Cavendish Collective Virtual Workshop at 10am EDT (5pm EEST). thecavendishcollective.weebly.com/workshop2026...

Virtual Workshop

The Cavendish Collective is excited to host our fourth annual virtual workshop! Our goal is to promote collaboration among researchers investigating the philosophical writings of Margaret Cavendish...

historyofwomenphilosophers.org

Next week, I will present on Émilie Du Châtelet and Voltaire in the Libori Summer School 2026 on the 28th of July, 11:30am CEST (12:30pm EEST), organized by the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists historyofwomenphilosophers.org/libori-summe...

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was extremely honoured to be invited as a speaker to XVI Puistofilosofiaviikko 21.-25.7.2026 (@puistofilosofia.fi) in Ikaalinen, Finland. The organization was great and everything went smoothly (expect for the fact that I was in the wrong place at first). Big thanks to Antti Sorri.

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Tänä torstaina, 23.7, minut tavoittaa Ikaalisista XVI Puistofilosofia viikoilta, puhumassa dinosaurusten filosofiasta. Kiitos kovasti kutsusta Antti Sorrille. puistofilosofia.fi/puistofiloso...

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Torstai 23.7.2026 | Puistofilosofia

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New post in the Shells from the Shore of History. As an Appendix to the previous post about the Scrotum humanum case, I post the full German poem Der Ichthyosaurus by Scheffel, along with an English translation as well as my own full Finnish translation. shoreofhistory.blogspot.com/2026/07/robe...

Robert Plot and Scrotum humanum: The Weird Early History of Paleontology - Appendix

Eduard Riou’s (1833–1900) depiction of an Ichthyoraurus and a Plesiosaurus, from Louis Figuier’s (1819–1894) book La terre avant le delu...

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Time to get back to article writing. Also found a new band to listen to while working.

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Inner Light (Live In Session - 2021)

YouTube video by Crown Lands - Topic

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I reposted my 2023 text on Robert Plot and the Scrotum humanum case, originally written for Extinct: The Philosophy of Palaeontology blog. Big thanks to Max Dresow for the permission. shoreofhistory.blogspot.com/2026/07/robe...

Robert Plot and Scrotum humanum: The Weird Early History of Paleontology

This post was originally published in Extinct:The Philosophy of Palaeontology blog in 2023 in a slightly different form. I am republis...

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I have began a blog called Shells from the Shore of History, as an outlet for my writings on history, philosophy, and... well, anything really. It is sort of part of the website project, though I decided to do it on a separate platform. Take a look and pick some shells. But be careful of the tide.

Edmund Berninger (1843-1910), Italian Coastal Landscape Greetings, dear finder, I am a professional philosopher, researcher specializing in ...

Message in a bottle

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I am happy to announce I have launched my professional website. You can find all my research articles and other writings there and look at my teaching mission and syllabi. I will also begin a history and philosophy dedicated blog in conjunction with the website. sites.google.com/view/janfors...

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Jan Forsman, PhD

Welcome!

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Helsinki Pride was overflowing with people this year. Happy, dancing, singing people, sharing their love. The message was clear. We will not be silenced. We will not be pushed back. We will not be forced back into the closet. Happy Pride week! Let love win over hatred. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A most excellent trip to Durham at the end of last week. Great to hear and learn about 19th and 20th century philosophy and got good feedback on my presentation on Shepherd. Also met with Peter West (Northeastern London) regarding my research project on Shepherd. More on that hopefully later.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Had the most amaizing time in Minnesota at the Center for Canon Expansion and Change Early Modern Summer Program. Tomorrow, the grand tour continues, as I will be flying to Durham to partake in the Northern Seminar in Late Modern Philosophy. latemodernphilosophy.weebly.com

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Going to Minnesota tomorrow to take part in this exciting Summer School, organized by the University of Minnesota. I am extremely happy to be included and look forward to a great week in the Twin Cities. www.minnesotaccec.com/ccec-summer-...

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General 1 — CCEC

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Talking about Du Châtelet and Voltaire in the Oulu-McMaster Workshop in Early Modern Philosophy at the University of Oulu.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Oulu-McMaster Workshop in Early Modern Philosophy Day 2. Allauren Forbes (McMaster University, Toronto) on Cavendish on Marriage.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I just added my third story, The Notebook, on Amazon. I would also like to note that I am running a free book promotion next week on my previous title, The Collector. www.amazon.co.uk/Notebook-Jan... www.amazon.co.uk/Collector-Conrad-Investigations-Jan-Forsman-ebook/dp/B0FSGBYLJ1

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The Notebook

The Notebook eBook : Forsman, Jan, Phillips, Graeme: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Pierrick Simon @pierricksimon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

If you are a philosopher and you have a blog (can be about anything, fiction too), please tell me. I'm making a bluesky list so that I can find these blogs easily: I'd love to read your stuff! #philsky #philtwit bsky.app/profile/pier...

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I recently updated my author profile on Amazon, where you can find some of my fiction writing on sale for an extremely low price. And look forward to new stories appearing there as well. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/autho...

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Jan Forsman: books, biography, latest update

Follow Jan Forsman and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Jan Forsman Author Page.

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Dimitri Ollikainen @161dimi.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Sain Sinimustan Liikkeen aktiivit tänään itse teosta kiinni, kun groomasivat n. 10v lapsia fasistiseen toimintaan. Jos haluat jeesiä, laita kommenttia alle ja jaa video eteenpäin, että ihmiset näkevät mistä tämän liikkeen toiminnassa on kyse.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Demonstrating against the currrent government of Finland.

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It seems that my article on the Joker got referenced in this work on psychopathy in adolescence and adulthood. Fighting the urge to message the author and ask what is wrong with them. 😃 www.cambridge.org/core/books/a...

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References - Psychopathy in Adolescence and its Consequences in Adulthood

Psychopathy in Adolescence and its Consequences in Adulthood - March 2026

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just wanted to let you know I now follow Margaret Cavendish on instagram.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

"Why - why do we turn away When they shout that hymn Marching so brave Their hearts beat on boldly right Their souls belong to those of the weak Walking so blinded Surrounded by brown coated lies Hear propaganda which says Bleed for the master race" www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/or...

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Orpon hallitus vaikeni lähes täysin pahoinpitelystä äärioikeiston vappumarssilla

Europarlamentaarikko Ville Niinistö kritisoi hallitusta siitä, ettei se ole ottanut kantaa vappuna Tampereella tehtyyn pahoinpitelyyn.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

2026 Annual Conference of the British Society for History of Philosophy was great and it was awesome to be back in London after a long while.

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

First day of the 2026 British Society for History of Philosophy conference. youtu.be/EfK-WX2pa8c?...

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The Clash - London Calling (Official Video)

YouTube video by theclashVEVO

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Will be going to London in a few weeks to present on Émilie Du Châtelet and Voltaire. The research is partly based on two articles published by myself and Senior Lecturer Jani Hakkarainen (Tampere) in 2025. More articles on the topic are in the works. bshp.org.uk/events/bshp-...

bshp.org.uk

The BSHP Annual Conference, at which the Annual General Meeting is held, usually takes place in the spring at a UK university. Normally, in even-numbered years, we hold themed conferences, and in odd-...

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Puistofilosofia @puistofilosofia.fi · 06/04/2026

Mitä varhaismodernit filosofit ajattelivat dinosaurusten fossiileista? Mitä tiedämme fossiiliaineiston perusteella? Mitä dinosaurukset ovat ja esiintyykö niitä elokuvassa Jurassic Park? Mm. näitä pohditaan XVI #Puistofilosofia -viikolla 21.-25.7.2026 filosofi @janforsman.bsky.social 'n kanssa. 😊🙏❤️🦖

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Viimeisimpien tietojen mukaan myöskin äidin silmät on sumeat jo.

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

If you have ever wondered what a historian of philosophy does, this past week I have been reviewing a potential book for a publishing house (can't say which) and transcribing an 18th century manuscript for a project (can't say what). So what does a historian of philosophy do? Lots of secret stuff.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

On vuosi 2436. Yksinäinen vaeltaja taivaltaa autioitunutta erämaata bensakanisteri kainalossaan. Väsyneenä hän puuskahtaa kansansa ikiaikaisen mantran, jonka alkuperää ei kukaan muista mutta jonka hänen esi-isänsä ovat hänelle jättäneet ainoana perintönään: "Sannan vika."

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Kiekko-Espoo vs. Mikkelin Jukurit

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Came to see the Finnish basketball women's league game EBT-HBA-Märsky.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Going through the slides for my presentation on Émilie Du Châtelet and Christian Wolff in today's Wolff workshop at @tamperephilosophy.bsky.social and goddammit, Wolff, behave yourself, her eyes are up there...

Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Glad to be part of this one-day workshop on Wolff on monday 9.2. in Tampere.

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The HOPOS Journal @hoposjournal.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Laura Georgescu reviews David Marshall Miller and Dana Jalobeanu's The Cambridge History of Philosophy of the Scientific Revolution in #HOPOS. Review: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1... Book website: www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...

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The Cambridge History of Philosophy of the Scientific Revolution

Cambridge Core - History of Science and Technology - The Cambridge History of Philosophy of the Scientific Revolution

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Oli hienoa nähdä paljon yleisöä eilisellä luennollani dinosaurusten filosofiasta. Jos ei ehtinyt paikalle niin sama luento järjestetään Hyvinkäällä 12.2. Tänään puolestaan ilmestyi kirjoitukseni varhasimodernista paleontologiasta Tieteessä tapahtuu -lehdessä www.tieteessatapahtuu.fi/numerot/1-20...

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Paleontologian outoa varhaishistoriaa – Robert Plotin ja Scrotum Humanumin tapaus

Tieteessä tapahtuu -lehti kokoaa yhteen eri tieteenalat. Se on foorumi ajankohtaisille ja yleistajuisille tiedeartikkeleille sekä keskustelulle tieteestä ja tiedepolitiikasta.

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Jan Forsman @janforsman.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Today I realized one of 10-year old Jan's dreams by giving a lecture on the philosophy of dinosaurs at the Helsinki Adult Education Center. Talking about dinosaurs and getting paid for it. 🥰