GalleryHow do we know how to act together?
How are humans able to act cooperatively and why don’t we see such behaviour in other primates? Jonathan Birch looks at the concept of “joint know-how”.
Gallery3 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.
Charles Sherwood (2016–2018)
At 58, I was a mature student, coming from a 30yr career in business and finance. I was a little apprehensive how I might be received. As it turned out, I just could not have found a more welcoming, stimulating, rewarding set of fellow students – and, for that matter, faculty. One reason for this is the sheer diversity […]
GalleryConjectures and Refutations, a brand new seminar series
We’re pleased to introduce our brand new seminar series, Conjectures and Refutations.
GalleryW E B Du Bois (Forum for Philosophy)
W E B Du Bois (Forum for Philosophy)
W. E. B. Du Bois is usually remembered as a sociologist and civil rights campaigner, and his analysis of race and racism continues to shape the way social scientists think about these issues today. But a genuine polymath, he was also a skilled philosopher and in this event we […]
War (Forum for Philosophy)
War (Forum for Philosophy)
War scars human history and continues to mar lives across the globe. Is war part of human nature? Is it ever morally justified? And with the development of advanced weapon technologies, will future wars be more destructive than ever before? We bring together philosophers, a historian, and a cultural evolutionist to discuss the […]
GalleryLiam Kofi Bright (LSE): “The Scientists Qua Scientist Makes No Assertion”
Liam Kofi Bright (LSE): “The Scientists Qua Scientist Makes No Assertion”
Assertions are, speaking roughly, descriptive statements which purport to describe some fact about the world. Philosophers have given a lot of attention to the idea that assertions come with special norms governing their behaviour. Frequently, in fact, philosophers claim that for something to count as an […]
GalleryThe 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.
Gallery7th LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference
This year’s LSE-Bayreuth student philosophy conference will take place 2–3 May 2019 at LSE.
Gallery2018 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.
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