GalleryWhat makes humans special?
What separates human beings from their animal ancestors? Andrew Buskell examines the concept of “cumulative culture”.
GalleryDarwinism and the Social Sciences (Forum for Philosophy)
Darwinism and the Social Sciences (Forum for Philosophy)
A growing number of researchers are applying Darwinian ideas to explain aspects of human society, but this work has long been controversial. Is a Darwinian theory of culture possible? If so, what should such a theory look like? In what ways should it differ from a theory of biological evolution? Does […]
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LSE Philosophy graduates share secrets to their success
We invited some LSE Philosophy graduates to our latest careers evening and asked them to share the secrets to their success. Here’s what we found out.
GalleryWHO Director-General endorses “Making Fair Choices”
Making Fair Choices on the Path to Universal Health Coverage, a World Health Organization (WHO) report co-authored by Alex Voorhoeve, has been endorsed by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan.
GalleryLondon under Attack
Susanne Burri explores some of the moral complexities of the WWII bombings.
GalleryMiklós Rédei at the 2016 BSPS Conference
Head of Department, Professor Miklós Rédei, will be one of three Plenary Speakers at the British Society for the Philosophy of Science Conference this summer.
GalleryDecision Theory with a Human Face
On 5 February 2016 this one day workshop will focus on themes from Prof Richard Bradley’s forthcoming book, Decision Theory with a Human Face.
GalleryJeremy Taylor: “Your Body By Darwin”
Jeremy Taylor: “Your Body By Darwin”
An evolutionary understanding of our bodies throws new light on why we get ill and how to cure disease. Jeremy Taylor reveals compelling insights from the rapidly developing field of Darwinian medicine.
Jeremy Taylor has enjoyed a long career in BBC public broadcasting, specialising in science. Now a science writer, this lecture is […]
GalleryThe Placebo Effect and Evidence-Based Policy
What’s so bad about the placebo effect? John Worrall examines the recent Nurofen labelling “scandal”.
GalleryJoint mathematics and philosophy reading group on game theory
We’re glad to announce the introduction of an interdisciplinary reading group on game theory, jointly organised by LSE Philosophy and the Department of Mathematics.
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