Angie Hobbs
@profangiehobbs.bsky.social
Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy Emerita. Here for: philosophy; ancient Greek and Roman culture; nature; music; theatre; books; politics; cricket angiehobbs.com
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Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does). You can order here: linktr.ee/whyplatomatt...
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Back in U.K. on 23rd. Then on 25th I am speaking about my book 'Why Plato Matters Now' at Warwick Books: bit.ly/4qXsTO1 (note: venue has now moved to Castle Hill Baptist Church).
Events — Warwick Books
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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Back in U.K. on 23rd. Then on 25th I am speaking about my book 'Why Plato Matters Now' at Warwick Books: bit.ly/4qXsTO1 (note: venue has now moved to Castle Hill Baptist Church).
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Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky
Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky
Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky
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Several Democratic lawmakers sought police action over social media posts by President Trump, in which he said they should be arrested and potentially punished by death for encouraging the U.S. military to disobey illegal orders.
Democrats seek police action on Trump’s ‘threatening’ social media posts
Lawmakers responded to Trump writing that they should be arrested and potentially punished by death for encouraging service members to disobey illegal orders.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Several Democratic lawmakers sought police action over social media posts by President Trump, in which he said they should be arrested and potentially punished by death for encouraging the U.S. military to disobey illegal orders.
Really enjoyed discussing Plato on democracy, demagoguery and tyranny with the wonderful i3sma.org in San Miguel de Allende yesterday: really engaged audience and excellent questions. Thank you for inviting me!
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Really enjoyed discussing Plato on democracy, demagoguery and tyranny with the wonderful i3sma.org in San Miguel de Allende yesterday: really engaged audience and excellent questions. Thank you for inviting me!
In beautiful San Miguel de Allende to give a talk to i3sma.org: ‘The Threat to Democracy: Plato Speaks to Our Time.’ (And yes, I know Plato wasn’t the greatest fan of democracy, but he did think tyranny a great deal worse, and can help us navigate current challenges.)
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In beautiful San Miguel de Allende to give a talk to i3sma.org: ‘The Threat to Democracy: Plato Speaks to Our Time.’ (And yes, I know Plato wasn’t the greatest fan of democracy, but he did think tyranny a great deal worse, and can help us navigate current challenges.)
Fine proposed letter. I hope lawyers at the BBC see it.
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The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Fine proposed letter. I hope lawyers at the BBC see it.
Very busy couple of weeks coming up, & I'm looking forward to all of it. First up, this Saturday 15th I am speaking on 'Thoughtfulness and a Good Life' at the #P4C Thoughtful Conference 2025 at the University of South Wales, Newport Campus: t.co/VcpP3EHq9H
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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Very busy couple of weeks coming up, & I'm looking forward to all of it. First up, this Saturday 15th I am speaking on 'Thoughtfulness and a Good Life' at the #P4C Thoughtful Conference 2025 at the University of South Wales, Newport Campus: t.co/VcpP3EHq9H
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
Delighted that the Turkish translation rights for Why Plato Matters Now have been negotiated
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Delighted that the Turkish translation rights for Why Plato Matters Now have been negotiated
Thank you @classicsforall.bsky.social for this very positive review of Why Plato Matters Now: bit.ly/4p30nce
WHY PLATO MATTERS NOW
Bloomsbury (2025) h/b 200pp £16.99 (ISBN 9781399403375) Plato may be long dead, but he can still help us to find out ‘how one should live’ (Gorgias 500c) both as individuals and as societies. H. tells...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thank you @classicsforall.bsky.social for this very positive review of Why Plato Matters Now: bit.ly/4p30nce
Have just finished my PowerPoint for this - come and find out how Ficino may have influenced Newton! (Or join online.)
Very much looking forward to giving a talk on The Rebirth of Plato: Ficino and More on 4th Nov at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. It is a hybrid event: link to the live stream here bit.ly/49pWPMm @brlsi.bsky.social
Rebirth of Plato: Ficino & More – Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
This talk will explore, firstly, how Plato's Symposium helped to shape Ficino's philosophy of love and enabled Ficino to develop a theory of cosmic connectivity which may well have influenced Newton. ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Have just finished my PowerPoint for this - come and find out how Ficino may have influenced Newton! (Or join online.)
Very much looking forward to giving a talk on The Rebirth of Plato: Ficino and More on 4th Nov at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. It is a hybrid event: link to the live stream here bit.ly/49pWPMm @brlsi.bsky.social
Rebirth of Plato: Ficino & More – Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
This talk will explore, firstly, how Plato's Symposium helped to shape Ficino's philosophy of love and enabled Ficino to develop a theory of cosmic connectivity which may well have influenced Newton. ...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Very much looking forward to giving a talk on The Rebirth of Plato: Ficino and More on 4th Nov at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. It is a hybrid event: link to the live stream here bit.ly/49pWPMm @brlsi.bsky.social
U.S. publication date today of Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
U.S. publication date today of Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social
Delighted to have a piece about my experiences on BBC Radio 4 In Our Time in the latest edition of ARGO - a real pleasure to have the chance to pay tribute to Melvyn Bragg & all the producers & others involved @hellenicsociety.bsky.social @daisydunn.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Delighted to have a piece about my experiences on BBC Radio 4 In Our Time in the latest edition of ARGO - a real pleasure to have the chance to pay tribute to Melvyn Bragg & all the producers & others involved @hellenicsociety.bsky.social @daisydunn.bsky.social
In beautiful Batsford Arboretum today. Initially I thought they might have meant ‘feeding voraciously’, but perhaps it is indeed ‘vivaciously’. I really like the idea of a vivacious bee.
October 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In beautiful Batsford Arboretum today. Initially I thought they might have meant ‘feeding voraciously’, but perhaps it is indeed ‘vivaciously’. I really like the idea of a vivacious bee.
Many thanks to @otsfestival.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss Why Plato Matters Now with my good friend & former colleague Josh Forstenzer. Full house and, as ever in Sheffield, a highly engaged audience asking excellent questions. Really enjoyable evening @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Many thanks to @otsfestival.bsky.social for inviting me to discuss Why Plato Matters Now with my good friend & former colleague Josh Forstenzer. Full house and, as ever in Sheffield, a highly engaged audience asking excellent questions. Really enjoyable evening @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
Dr Joshua Forstenzer is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy. He teaches in the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities at the University of Sheffield
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October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
Dr Joshua Forstenzer is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy. He teaches in the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities at the University of Sheffield
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October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Josh Forstenzer @otsfestival.bsky.social this Wednesday 22nd October: bit.ly/3KAq2dd
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Who will you vote for at the next election to get sewage out of rivers and seas? 💧💩
How will they do this if Thames Water is allowed to pollute ILLEGALLY until 2040 ⁉️
We're handing this petition to Ofwat on Tuesday 21st October, add your name 👇
weownit.org.uk/ofwat
How will they do this if Thames Water is allowed to pollute ILLEGALLY until 2040 ⁉️
We're handing this petition to Ofwat on Tuesday 21st October, add your name 👇
weownit.org.uk/ofwat
Thames Water wants to pollute illegally until 2040. Ofwat must say NO.
Thames Water wants to make at deal with Ofwat, to pollute illegally for 15 years
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October 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Who will you vote for at the next election to get sewage out of rivers and seas? 💧💩
How will they do this if Thames Water is allowed to pollute ILLEGALLY until 2040 ⁉️
We're handing this petition to Ofwat on Tuesday 21st October, add your name 👇
weownit.org.uk/ofwat
How will they do this if Thames Water is allowed to pollute ILLEGALLY until 2040 ⁉️
We're handing this petition to Ofwat on Tuesday 21st October, add your name 👇
weownit.org.uk/ofwat
Looking forward to giving a keynote 'Thoughtfulness and a Good Life' at the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2025 on 15th November at the University of South Wales Newport Campus - hope to see some of you there! www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
Thoughtful Annual Conference 2025 - SAPERE
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October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to giving a keynote 'Thoughtfulness and a Good Life' at the Thoughtful Annual Conference 2025 on 15th November at the University of South Wales Newport Campus - hope to see some of you there! www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2...
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@profangiehobbs.bsky.social on BBC remembering the great philosophers - Bryan Magee's classic TV program which did so much to communicate philosophy to the public!
Watch: tinyurl.com/5n6kxyc8
Enjoy!
#philosophy #philosophymatters #bbc
Watch: tinyurl.com/5n6kxyc8
Enjoy!
#philosophy #philosophymatters #bbc
Remembers... - Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential series The Great Philosophers, explaining how it inspired her and many others to explore philosophy.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
@profangiehobbs.bsky.social on BBC remembering the great philosophers - Bryan Magee's classic TV program which did so much to communicate philosophy to the public!
Watch: tinyurl.com/5n6kxyc8
Enjoy!
#philosophy #philosophymatters #bbc
Watch: tinyurl.com/5n6kxyc8
Enjoy!
#philosophy #philosophymatters #bbc
Here's the link to Angie Hobbs Remembers ... The Great Philosophers, introducing the BBC4 repeat of Bryan Magee's 1987 series: bit.ly/46RDRwH
Remembers... - Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential series The Great Philosophers, explaining how it inspired her and many others to explore philosophy.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Here's the link to Angie Hobbs Remembers ... The Great Philosophers, introducing the BBC4 repeat of Bryan Magee's 1987 series: bit.ly/46RDRwH
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10:30pm TODAY on@BBCFOUR
Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series📺 The Great Philosophers.
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Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series📺 The Great Philosophers.
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BBC Four - Remembers..., Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
10:30pm TODAY on@BBCFOUR
Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series📺 The Great Philosophers.
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Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series📺 The Great Philosophers.
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More power to @profangiehobbs.bsky.social – I hope this revival of The Great Philosophers brings about the rebirth of deep learning through television.
Archived programming on YT from the 70s and 80s has been a gift for two whole decades, but it’s time to put philosophy back on the mainstream menu.
Archived programming on YT from the 70s and 80s has been a gift for two whole decades, but it’s time to put philosophy back on the mainstream menu.
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
More power to @profangiehobbs.bsky.social – I hope this revival of The Great Philosophers brings about the rebirth of deep learning through television.
Archived programming on YT from the 70s and 80s has been a gift for two whole decades, but it’s time to put philosophy back on the mainstream menu.
Archived programming on YT from the 70s and 80s has been a gift for two whole decades, but it’s time to put philosophy back on the mainstream menu.
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On BBC4 tonight, Angie Hobbs on Bryan Magee's series the Great Philosophers, first broadcast in 1987, followed by the first three interviews: Myles Burnyeat on Plato, Martha Nussbaum on Aristotle, and Anthony Kenny on mediaeval philosophy: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Four - Remembers..., Professor Angie Hobbs Remembers... The Great Philosophers
Professor Angie Hobbs gives a modern view on Bryan Magee’s highly influential 1987 series.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
On BBC4 tonight, Angie Hobbs on Bryan Magee's series the Great Philosophers, first broadcast in 1987, followed by the first three interviews: Myles Burnyeat on Plato, Martha Nussbaum on Aristotle, and Anthony Kenny on mediaeval philosophy: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...