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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

...Because it means not just celebrating someone who deserves it, when they are still around to enjoy it, but also sharing their work just a little bit more widely than might already be the case....

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Was delighted to see this, because it shows how creating a prize like this can provide a welcome boost in all sorts of places. www.sps.ed.ac.uk/news-events/... Good for pol-theory, good for particular institutions & of course good for particular individuals, inc. even the great Baroness herself...

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SPS Political Theory research recognized: Mihaela Mihai Wins Inaugural Onora O’Neill Prize, Mathias Thaler Shortlisted | School of Social and Political Science

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's a curious thing to have both Left and Right harking back to a better/earlier age. Very different from Blair telling us that globalisation (& now AI) = a new set of rules. What is your vision of 21st century Britain? A place in which toolmakers come home to miners' lamps. All together yesterday.

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Listening with students 2 Burnham's conference debut: "Hope is built on honesty...We built the common good in this country, or at least until 1980s...British right talk about taking back control...Never let them forget they [...] gave it away in the 1st place". Historical narrative = front & centre

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

...Registration fees differ starkly according to what part of the world you are coming from, and the really good news is that...if you do manage to submit something, then we are very likely indeed to be able to approve it. No need to bombard me with questions, but do please bombard us with papers...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

...You'll need to create an IPSA account in order to submit a paper or panel, but this takes just a few minutes and no money at all. You'll also need to put down 'RC31 - Political Philosophy' as your chosen section when submitting...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hi folks. You now have until November 4th to submit a paper/panel to the 'political philosophy' section at the biennial IPSA conference in Rome (07/27). We're trying to make it the biggest ever pol-phi IPSA conference, and already have lots of fun things planned... wc2027.ipsa.org/wc/submit-pa...

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Submit a Paper

Covered in this section: Key Dates Rules for Participation Guidelines for paper proposals Submit or revise a paper proposal Guidelines for full papers Paper Proposal Key Dates 08 SEP 2026 Call for Pap...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do have you a political theory/philosophy book manuscript? Would you like a one-day workshop dedicated to it in Spring 2027? If so, Bristol is here for you, and as promised a while ago, here's the very short form you need to fill in between now and roughly 4 weeks time: forms.gle/uCvi7sMMT7kW...

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The Bristol Political Philosophy Manuscript Workshop 2027

The Bristol Political Philosophy group will be hosting its first manuscript workshop in 2027. This will give scholars who are currently preparing a book manuscript a chance to engage in a day-long wor...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For Lisa's book, see here: global.oup.com/academic/pro...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you want to see Mihaela's book, see here: www.sup.org/books/politi...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Warm congratulations to both authors, but also much gratitude to our 8 jury members and the biggest thank-you of all to @apoama.bsky.social for chairing the process and making sure it all happened on time. @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @ecprtheloop.bsky.social

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Finally we have an official entry for this announcement! ecpr.eu/News/News/De... The winner of the 1st ever Onora O'Neill Political Theory Prize is Mihaela Mihai for her book 'Political Memory and the Aesthetics of Care'! Our 1st ever runner-up is @lisamherzog.bsky.social for 'Citizen Knowledge'!

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Onora O’Neill Political Theory Prize 2026

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Although it's nice to post about exciting political theory/philosophy news, I really did need a walk in the countryside yesterday away from it all. These individuals definitely gave me a smile. Posting in the hope they also give you one.

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Luke Lavender @lukelavender.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

An excellent chance for any ECR London-Based theory folks, please note the deadline is the 5th of October and we are strongly encouraging applications from those underpresented in the field! @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social @lassethomassen.bsky.social @qmulsse.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

So folks, will we see you next year in Barcelona? After all, LaSagradaFamila is FINALLY finished, so maybe book your ticket already now? @psapolthought.bsky.social @biapt.bsky.social @jamespattison.bsky.social @adrianblau.bsky.social @enzoreds.bsky.social @rebeccabuxton.bsky.social

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

…and the 1st awarding of our annual Onora O’Neill Political Theory Prize, with (drumroll please!) @lisamherzog.bsky.social as superb runner-up & Mihaela Mihai as marvellous winner! (link to official citation coming soon!) Special thanks here to @apoama.bsky.social- without whom no prize this year!

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

...a marvellous roundtable on the fate of democracy (with lots of rich audience engagement). Lightly chaired by me, but starring @mpatberg.bsky.social Esma Baycan-Herzog, Bettina Lange, and Federica Liveriero (more photos coming soon I hope!)…

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

…and, at the end of it all, our packed out plenary session including a bit of live-polling of the 200+ attendees (see attached results if you want to know what your colleagues are thinking, including about how much they use AI)…

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

…rooftop drinks for the theorists from all four standing groups (thank goodness no rain that evening and special thanks to @ascherz.bsky.social for managing the last minute change of venue!)…

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

…long dinners (though nobody we’ve talked to at this conference has yet found a restaurant in the city prepared to split the bill 😂)…

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a week it’s been (again!) for political theory @ecpr.bsky.social in Krakow #ecprgc2026. As usual we’ve had packed panels (though @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social were regularly struggling to get 40+ into a room for 24! (inc. here with @kspiekermann.bsky.social discussing institutions)...

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Methods of Normative Political Theory - ECPR Standing Group @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We asked whether, with democracy dying, political theorists ought to think about something else. The room's answer, roughly: not yet. Thanks to @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social for chairing, and to Esma Baycan Herzog, Bettina Lange, Federica Liveriero, Markus Patberg, and to a room that had plenty to say.

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In the heart of Krakow's Jewish quarter you find, unexpectedly, a basilica; in the heart of its courtyard you find, unexpectedly, a little bit of Nietzsche.

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Currently in transit. Very much looking forward to this, plus all our other panels...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

p.s. if you think this could be you next year, then no doubt the process will be somewhat similar to this/last year. see here: ecpr.eu/news/news/de...

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Call for Nominations: Onora O’Neill Political Theory Prize

European Consortium for Political Research

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

7 days now until I get 2 announce the winner & runner-up of this year's Onora O'Neill Political Theory prize at our political theory plenary @ecpr.bsky.social in Krakow. Had the pleasure of telling Onora herself yesterday & happy 2 say that she is very happy indeed. But who do you think it will be?

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Does anyone else keep misspelling the word misspelled? Have to rewrite it every time I've either mispelled or mispelt it. Meanwhile, copy-editors keep restricting my use of 'whilst', and whilst/while I get the aim of making pol-theory more accessible, I'm not convinced that's where the action is...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's now 10 days until the pol-theory plenary I'm chairing @ecpr.bsky.social in Krakow. Here you will get, not just a star-studded roundtable on the horrible/hopeful future of democracy, but also the official announcement of our 1st ever Onora O'Neill book prize winner! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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If democracy is dying, isn't it time political theorists thought of something else?

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This week's writing is going pretty much as usual. Yesterday I struggled all day with a paragraph on p.5, so in order to smash that hold-up today I decided to carefully refine the previous pages in the hope of building up momentum. Instead I have now spent 4 hours stuck on a new issue I found on p.3

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Deadlines: 26/08 (open panels); 04/11 (closed panels). See website above for guidance. Email me if any burning questions but no need 2 contact in advance to be considered. Given the location & scale, should be of interest to: @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social @biapt.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Interested in organising a political philosophy panel at the IPSA biennial conference in Rome '27? If so, why not propose an open/closed panel here: wc2027.ipsa.org/wc/submit-pa... & put down @ipsa-rc31.bsky.social in the form when doing so. Will be a veritable festival of ideas in the eternal city.

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Do think about coming/organising! Perhaps what the conference needs is a strong panel on 'methods'? Either way, would be good to see lots of theorists turning up & reminding management just what a hotbed of humanistic excellence Exeter continues to be. The staff there deserve ribbons not scissors...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Last talk/bake/photo of the year for Bristol' pol-philosophers yesterday. Very happy to say that, because we hosted good friend & marvellous collaborator @sania-ismailee.bsky.social, we went out on a high, which is more than many Prime Ministers & football teams manage. See you all soon!

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Interested in giving an online pol-theory seminar to an excellent audience made up of members of the 4 ECPR pol-theory Standing Groups? If so, just fill in this form (These are always Wednesdays 5pm CET): app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82952... p.s. I'm not the organiser, so don't ask me questions!

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I'm DELIGHTED 2 say that @psapolthought.bsky.social have just approved a funding application I put in to host a pol-theory book workshop in Spring '27. If you have a manuscript you think would benefit from this then let me know! @biapt.bsky.social @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social @ipsa-rc31.bsky.social

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I thought perhaps Win95 was an easy compromise, but happy to be corrected. Truth be told, I'd be most comfortable with an earlier version of MS-DOS in which I would know how to edit autoexec.bat and config.sys. These are not skills I have found any use for sadly in a very long time...

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Jonathan Floyd @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I have been known to finish my annual travel budget in September by going to ECPR 🤣 Could be worse though. If I went to APSA at around the same time I would need a special funding application, plus presumably ethics approval and permission to travel, given the way things are going...

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