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David Harmon @1part-harmony.bsky.social · Jul 10

Happy to share that my paper, "Spinoza's Simplest Bodies" has been published open access in Philosophy. Very grateful to @axdouglas.bsky.social and @asalgadoborge.bsky.social for extremely helpful comments!
doi.org/10.1017/S003...

Spinoza’s Simplest Bodies | Philosophy | Cambridge Core

Spinoza’s Simplest Bodies - Volume 100 Issue 1

doi.org

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · May 14

Excited to present next week!

Kenneth Novis @saditious.bsky.social · May 14

It looks like the final programme has now been released for this year's Oxford Spinoza Conference, organised by Olivier de France and James Read:

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Alexander Douglas @axdouglas.bsky.social · Apr 3

Little reminder that my book is coming out 19 June!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/456203...

Against Identity

Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the wo...

www.penguin.co.uk

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David Harmon @1part-harmony.bsky.social · Apr 2

I am happy to share that I have passed my viva 🥳 so the history of philosophy has now been completed. Well done everyone!

David Harmon @1part-harmony.bsky.social · Mar 24

The entire history of philosophy is basically just the buildup to my viva next week.

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Mar 31

Only a week left to submit to the 14th Annual Arché Graduate Conference! More details here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/arche/event/... @standrewsphil.bsky.social #philsky

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CEPPA St Andrews @ceppa.bsky.social · Mar 11

tomorrow!

CEPPA St Andrews @ceppa.bsky.social · Mar 6

Next Wednesday! Join us for the new edition of Film and Philosophy at CEPPA. We will be watching and discussing The Killing of a Sacred Deer. All info here: ceppa.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/film-a...

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Mar 7

We’re one month away from the Arché Graduate Conference submission deadline! Happy to share that Jonathan Schaffer (Rutgers) will be joining us as a keynote speaker! More TBA. Looking forward to submissions! #philsky #philosophy

Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Feb 13

I’m organizing a conference for philosophy graduate students—The 14th Annual Arché Graduate Conference! This will be a great opportunity for students to present their work, network, and spend some time on the charming Scottish coastal town, St Andrews! Please share with your network. #philsky

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AJ Cotnoir @acotnoir.bsky.social · Feb 15

Metaphysical Indeterminacy Conference
University of St Andrews, 17-18 June 2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!
See official webpage: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/arche/event/...

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Feb 13

I don’t think he cites that exact section, but in his paper on Summum Bonum, Melamed does begin with similar sentiments on the methodology that Spinoza lays out in the TdIE and ties it to EI & V if I’m remembering correctly

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Feb 13

I’m organizing a conference for philosophy graduate students—The 14th Annual Arché Graduate Conference! This will be a great opportunity for students to present their work, network, and spend some time on the charming Scottish coastal town, St Andrews! Please share with your network. #philsky

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Meg Gottschall @megottschall.bsky.social · Feb 5

Tonight!

CEPPA St Andrews @ceppa.bsky.social · Jan 28

Join us next Wednesday for the first 2025 edition of Film & Philosophy at CEPPA. In this very special David Lynch session we will be watching and discussing Blue Velvet with the help of Mario Bison. All the info here ceppa.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/film-a...

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