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LSE ranked 8th in the world for philosophy

1 March 2018|

LSE has been ranked 8th in the world for philosophy in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

11 April: Undergraduate Open Day

15 February 2018|

Thinking of applying for one of our BSc Degrees? Then come along to the LSE undergraduate open day on 11 April for your chance to experience the unique atmosphere of the School.

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    The Philosophy Exchange: a new study and feedback space for undergraduates

The Philosophy Exchange: a new study and feedback space for undergraduates

6 December 2017|

Opening in January 2018, the Philosophy Exchange is an innovative new feedback and study space for our undergraduate students.

2017 MSc prize winners

27 November 2017|

We’re pleased to announce that this year’s MSc prizes have been awarded to David Freeborn and Rodrigo Gordillo Cerrutti.

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    Introducing philosophy to secondary schools with the Harris Experience

Introducing philosophy to secondary schools with the Harris Experience

15 November 2017|

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.

Bryan Roberts awarded Leverhulme prize

10 November 2017|

Dr Bryan W. Roberts has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research on the philosophy and physics of observation.

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    Out now: Decision Theory with a Human Face, by Richard Bradley

Out now: Decision Theory with a Human Face, by Richard Bradley

6 November 2017|

Professor Richard Bradley’s new book, Decision Theory with a Human Face, is available now from Cambridge University Press.

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    9 November: Lakatos Award Lectures with Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein

9 November: Lakatos Award Lectures with Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein

30 October 2017|

Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein, winners of the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards, will deliver this year’s Lakatos Award Lectures on 9 November.

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    MSc student awarded Institute of Business Ethics essay prize

MSc student awarded Institute of Business Ethics essay prize

20 October 2017|

Charles Sherwood, a graduand from our Philosophy and Public Policy MSc programme, has won first prize in the Institute of Business Ethics 2017 student essay competition.

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    Out now: The Philosophy of Social Evolution, by Jonathan Birch

Out now: The Philosophy of Social Evolution, by Jonathan Birch

19 October 2017|

Dr Jonathan Birch’s new book, The Philosophy of Social Evolution, is out today.