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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 2d

Join us next Monday! We've got Sophie Horowitz (Amherst) for a talk on: 'Plans, Learning, and Deferring'

📍Monday 13th October, Woburn Suite, Senate House
⏰ 18.15-19.45 *note new time for this year*
🔗https://www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/the-proceedings/the-2025-26-programme/sophie-horowitz/

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Kate Kirkpatrick @philosofemme.bsky.social · 5d

JOB: Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Merton College. AoS Ethics and/or Political Philosophy, with at least an AoC in Feminist Philosophy.
#PhilJobs
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOW474/a...

Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy - Philosophy APTFC at University of Oxford

Explore an exciting academic career as a Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy - Philosophy APTFC. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities...

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Inner Worlds @innerworlds.bsky.social · 5d

Could you spare a few bob to help a weird little litmag keep going?

Here's 3 ways you can support us:

1) Become a subscriber! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...

2) Make a one-off donation! inner-worlds.ghost.io/support-inne...

3) Buy past issues as EPUB & PDF! innerworlds.gumroad.com

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Louis Doulas @louisdoulas.bsky.social · 8d

*Officially* out today: Susan Stebbing: Analysis, Common Sense, and Public Philosophy. I’m grateful to my co-editor, Annalisa Coliva, and all our excellent contributors! Link in bio. (Find the volume’s introduction on my website 😈.)

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to the 70+ people that came to watch Lucy O'Brien's Presidential Address of the Aristotelian Society last night!

If you missed it, you can listen to her talk "Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds" here:

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...

#philosophy #philsky

29/09/2025: Lucy O'Brien: Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds,

Podcast Episode · Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society · 29/09/2025 · 50m

podcasts.apple.com

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 9d

True.

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Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 9d

This is happening tonight! Join us for the Inaugural Address 2026-5 by Lucy O'Brien (UCL) #philosophy #philsky

Aristotelian Society @aristotsoc.bsky.social · 20d

Join us for the first Proceedings of the 2025-6 year! Lucy O’Brien (UCL) Inaugural Address: Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds

📍Chancellors Hall, Senate House
⏰ Monday 29 September. 18.15-19.45, followed by drinks reception
🔗 www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/the-proceedi...

#philosophy

Lucy O’Brien – The Aristotelian Society

www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk

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Paulina Sliwa @pasliwa.bsky.social · 22d

Philosophy job seekers: there is a 6-year postdoc in philosophy of language coming up at the University of Vienna. See advertisement here: philjobs.org/job/show/29670

Assistant Professor ("Universitätsassistent Postdoc"), University of Vienna - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor ("Universitätsassistent Postdoc"), University of Vienna

An international database of jobs for philosophers

philjobs.org

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David Papineau @davidpapineau.bsky.social · 16d

We're still hiring—Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ599/l...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) at King's College London

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) on jobs.ac.uk!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Women In Logic @womeninlogic.bsky.social · 22d

If you’re a woman working in logic, please consider checking and adding/updating your entry in this directory: womeninlogic.org/WiLSpreadshe...

The more up to date it is, the better it can serve to increase our visibility, and the more comprehensive the directory is, the greater its use!

Women in Logic directory

An open directory for women in logic

womeninlogic.org

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 23d

www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/108085-...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (E&R) | King's College London

www.kcl.ac.uk

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 26d

Applications are still open for an ERC-funded Research Associate position in the History of Philosophy at #UCD School of #Philosophy. Closing date: midday (Irish time), Monday 15 September. #PhilJobs #EarlyModernPhilosophy #MoralPhilosophy #BMoral

UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Applications are invited for the post of temporary 48-month Postdoctoral Research Associate within #UCD School of #Philosophy. Further details, along with a link to apply, may be found at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n.... #PhilJobs #PhilSky #MoralPhilosophy #HistoryOfPhilosophy #BMoral #IrishResearch

ERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Philosophy

www.ucd.ie

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Applications are invited for the post of temporary 48-month Postdoctoral Research Associate within #UCD School of #Philosophy. Further details, along with a link to apply, may be found at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n.... #PhilJobs #PhilSky #MoralPhilosophy #HistoryOfPhilosophy #BMoral #IrishResearch

ERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Philosophy

www.ucd.ie

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Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · 29d

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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Clare Moriarty @quiteclare.bsky.social · 26d

Swipso facto, you should submit

Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · 29d

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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The Royal Institute of Philosophy @triphilosophy.bsky.social · 26d

A reminder that our 2025 Philosophy essay competition is now open. Do pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in submitting. ✍️📚

Visit royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-... for full details.

#philosophy #essay #competition #prize

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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26d

The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...

Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of Glasgow

An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 27d

www.psypost.org/students-rat...

Students rate identical lectures differently based on professor's gender, researchers find

When philosophy students were asked to evaluate identical lectures assigned to men or women professors, their responses varied by gender. The study suggests gender bias plays a role in how teaching is...

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 28d

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships close soon. Open to early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences, the scheme supports completing a major research project and gaining university work experience. Apply now: buff.ly/McS8lRk

White banner with an image of a lecturer giving an academic presentation. The words 'Postdoctoral Fellowships’ are written on the right-hand side.

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Jess L @jessicaleech.bsky.social · 29d

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

‘You want to talk about a world of lies?’ Teaching philosophy in prison | Jay Miller

The long read: My class of college students and inmates can get loud and rowdy, with everyone engaged. This is what philosophy should look like

www.theguardian.com

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Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre @warwick-mindaction.bsky.social · Sep 6

There's still one month left to send in your submissions for MindGrad 2026!
#philsky #philmind #philconf

Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre @warwick-mindaction.bsky.social · Jun 19

MindGrad 2026 Call for Papers now open! 2026 is a special year, marking the 20th edition of the MindGrad series of conferences. Submission link: forms.gle/GQ9hi68A4BKp...

#philsky #philmind #philconf

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Clare Stainthorp @claregs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Julia Wedgwood (1833-1913) was an intellectual icon of the Victorian era ✍️
Alison Stone has created a fantastic #openaccess resource containing many of her diverse writings, inc lots of newly attributed journalism, plus a short biography and comprehensive bibliography.
www.juliawedgwood.org

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · Sep 5

Adrian Research Fellowship, a 3-4 year paid Postdoc in any area of philosophy at Darwin College, Cambridge U, invites applications if w/in 3 yrs PhD. Submit app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/dar...
by 3 October 2025.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/

www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
#PhilSci #PhilJobs

www.darwin.cam.ac.uk

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Cheryl Misak @cherylmisak.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hot off the press: Michael Kremer’s and my resurrection of Margaret Macdonald.

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Warwick Mind and Action Research Centre @warwick-mindaction.bsky.social · Jun 19

MindGrad 2026 Call for Papers now open! 2026 is a special year, marking the 20th edition of the MindGrad series of conferences. Submission link: forms.gle/GQ9hi68A4BKp...

#philsky #philmind #philconf

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