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LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference

26 May 2016|

The 4th annual LSE-Bayreuth Student Philosophy Conference took place 12–13 May at the University of Bayreuth, Germany.

LSE Philosophy ranked 5th in Guardian University Guide

24 May 2016|

The Guardian University Guide 2017 has ranked LSE 5th in the country for philosophy

7 July: LSE Undergraduate Open Day

23 May 2016|

Applied for one of our BSc Degrees, starting in September? Hoping to get a feel for life as an LSE Philosopher? Then come along to the LSE undergraduate open day on 7 July.

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    New for 2016/7 – Effective Philanthropy: Ethics and Evidence

New for 2016/7 – Effective Philanthropy: Ethics and Evidence

17 May 2016|

Starting in 2016/7, our new course will provide the ideal introduction to the key philosophical issues surrounding philanthropy.

Department recognised for quality of teaching

12 May 2016|

Research students, staff and the Department as a whole were among those recognised by this year’s LSE Teaching Awards.

Roman Frigg wins Bessel Research Award

10 May 2016|

Professor Roman Frigg has won the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s prestigious Bessel Research Award.

LSE Philosophy welcomes Campbell Brown and Johanna Thoma

5 May 2016|

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of two new Assistant Professors, Campbell Brown and Johanna Thoma, who will be joining us in September.

LSE Philosophy ranked among the UK’s top three

26 April 2016|

For the sixth consecutive year, The Complete University Guide has placed LSE Philosophy in the top three philosophy departments in the country.

MSc student awarded Institute for Government essay prize

25 April 2016|

MSc Philosophy and Public Policy student, Matt Hitchens, has been awarded 2nd place prize in the Institute for Government‘s recent essay competition.

John Worrall tells his Tales from Houghton Street

15 April 2016|

Listen to John Worrall recounting his early days at the School in this recording from the LSE’s Tales from Houghton Street oral history project.