GalleryThe Philosophy of Social Evolution Part 3: Relatedness, time and bacteria
In the third installment in this series, Jonathan Birch looks at “horizontal transmission” and relatedness in bacteria.
GalleryIntroducing philosophy to secondary schools with the Harris Experience
Now into its 3rd year, LSE Philosophy’s work with the Harris Experience will continue into 2017/8 with our research students using short stories to introduce philosophy and ethics to secondary schools.
GalleryThe Philosophy of Social Evolution Part 2: Relatedness and Altruism
How can we explain the evolution of altruism? In part 2 of this series, Jonathan Birch considers “Hamilton’s Rule”.
GalleryBryan Roberts awarded Leverhulme prize
Dr Bryan W. Roberts has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research on the philosophy and physics of observation.
Gallery2015 and 2016 Lakatos Award Lectures
2015 and 2016 Lakatos Award Lectures with Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein
Thomas Pradeau is a Senior Investigator in Philosophy of Science at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), he was awarded the 2015 Lakatos Award for his book The Limits of the Self: Immunology and Biological Identity. The book was praised by the Award Selectors as “a profound […]
GalleryPhilosophy, Politics and Economics Conference in honour of Luc Bovens
On 7 December, this conference will bring together scholars from around the world to celebrate the work of Prof Bovens and his contributions to philosophy, politics and economics.
GalleryAlex Voorhoeve (LSE): “Egalitarianism under Ambiguity”
Alex Voorhoeve (LSE): “Egalitarianism under Ambiguity”
Decision-makers are in an ambiguous situation when they are not in a position to assign precise probabilities to all of the relevant possible outcomes of their actions. Such situations are common – novel medical treatments and policies addressing climate change are two examples. Many people respond to ambiguous situations in a cautious, or […]
GalleryThe Philosophy of Social Evolution Part 1: Altruism in Nature
In the first installment of this five-part series, Jonathan Birch looks at biological altruism, a key concept from his new book The Philosophy of Social Evolution.
GalleryOut now: Decision Theory with a Human Face, by Richard Bradley
Professor Richard Bradley’s new book, Decision Theory with a Human Face, is available now from Cambridge University Press.
GalleryThe Ant Trap: An Expert Workshop
On 10 November, this half-day workshop will explore some of the issues raised by Brian Epstein’s award-winning book, The Ant Trap.
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