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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 11h

Associate Professor Yann Allard-Tremblay of McGill University will give a talk on ‘A Great Ox Stands in Your Mind: Decolonial Caution about Epistemic Reparations and the Right to be Known’ on 9 October, 3:15–5:00pm in Newman Building Room D520. All welcome! www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

Invited Speaker Series: Yann Allard-Tremblay

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Department of Philosophy, Trinity College Dublin @tcdphilosophy.bsky.social · 12h

✨ We’re pleased to welcome Professor Thomas Kroedel from @uni-hamburg.de to the Department later today for this week’s Philosophy Colloquium. He’ll be speaking on 'Causal Complications for Explainable AI'. #philosophy #philsky @tcdschoolssp.bsky.social

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Center for Dewey Studies @deweycenter.siu.edu · 5d

“[E]mpirical facts indicate that not error but truth is the exception, the thing to be accounted for, and that the attainment of truth is the outcome of the development of complex and elaborate methods of... (1/3)

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 6d

Today at 4:30pm in Lecture Theatre O on the Ground Floor of the Newman Building, UCD Belfield!

The Royal Institute of Philosophy @triphilosophy.bsky.social · 12d

If you're not outraged about #AI, you're not paying attention: #Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism. Book tickets for this free public lecture by Professor Alice Crary at University College Dublin:
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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to our Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Christian Henkel on the publication of his article on ‘The Need for Reform of #Metaphysics in Early Modern Germany and the Impact of Scientific Societies’ in Perspectives on Science. #PhilPublication #EarlyModernPhilosophy direct.mit.edu/posc/article...

The Need for Reform of Metaphysics in Early Modern Germany and the Impact of the Scientific Societies

Abstract. In the preface to the second edition of the Critique of Pure Reason (1787), Immanuel Kant famously diagnoses the poor condition of metaphysics at the time. While other disciplines, such as l...

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The Existentialist Offensive @rethinkexistent.bsky.social · 11d

It is 80 years since Beauvoir and Sartre gave the word 'existentialism' a definition ...

... in a campaign of publications and events that Beauvoir later called 'the existentialist offensive'.

To celebrate, this feed will mark each key moment (including political events) for the next three months.

Black-and-white image. The first ever photo of Beauvoir and Sartre together, taken at a travelling fair visiting Porte d'Orléans in Paris, 1929. Beauvoir is pointing a gun and has her eyes closed. Sartre is by her side, hand on her shoulder, pipe in his mouth. The attraction required you to fire at a target. If you hit the bullseye, a camera was triggered and you got to keep the photo. Beauvoir's eyes are closed presumably as an involuntary reaction to the gun firing. Otherwise she hit the bullseye without looking!

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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 8d

Help shape the future of UCD Digital Library by taking our 10-minute survey.

We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Brown maroon survey graphic with a series of drawings and illustrations taken from the UCD Digital Library.

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 8d

We’re excited to host the Royal Institute of #Philosophy and UCD School of Philosophy Annual Public Lecture where Professor Alice Crary will give a talk entitled ‘If you’re not outraged about #AI, you’re not paying attention: Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism’. Further details below. #PhilSky

The Royal Institute of Philosophy @triphilosophy.bsky.social · 12d

If you're not outraged about #AI, you're not paying attention: #Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism. Book tickets for this free public lecture by Professor Alice Crary at University College Dublin:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 12d

A huge welcome to our newest colleague, Assistant Professor Elena Gordon! Dr Gordon works on early modern conceptions of social cognition and childhood development. Find out more about her teaching and research at elenakgordon.wixsite.com/elena-gordon.

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 13d

Many thanks to @thebusyowl.bsky.social for her wonderful Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL) Annual Lecture yesterday, and to everyone who attended and participated in the discussion. A recording of the lecture will be posted online soon.

Two women standing in front of a lectern. One is reading from a text in front of her, the other is smiling and looking at the camera. There is a slide in the background that says ‘Bridging Science and Testimony: The Multitudinous Self Model for a Humanist Psychiatry’ and a picture of a book entitled RECLAIMING THE SELF IN PSYCHIATRY: Contering Personal Naratives for a Humans Science by Şerife Tekin.

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 13d

Today, Professor Wouter Goris from the University of Bonn will deliver the second of this year’s #EriugenaLectures on ‘Unitive Containment: The Parisian Lectures of Duns Scotus’, 4–6pm at Maynooth University. Further details linked below. #MedievalPhilosophy #DunsScotus #PhilEvent #PhilSky

UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

We have lots of #philosophy events coming up over the next few weeks, starting with the inaugural Eriugena Annual Lecture Series, where Professor Wouter Goris will give three lectures on Duns Scotus, Hegel and Avicenna on 23, 25 (Maynooth) & 26 September. Further details: www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

Eriugena Lectures

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 14d

Today! #philosophy #PhilEvent

UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

This is followed by the #UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL) Annual Public Lecture by Professor Şerife Tekin (SUNY) ‘Bridging Science and Testimony: The Multitudinous Self Model for a Humanist Psychiatry’ at 5pm, 24 September 2025. To register, go to: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-multit...

The Multitudinous Self Model for a Humanist Psychiatry

This talk examines how first-person reports can be integrated into research and clinical treatment in psychiatry.

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

Not to mention all the great talks coming up in our Invited Speaker Series! To find out more about these and all of the above, go to www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n....

UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

This year’s Annual Royal Institute of Philosophy/UCD School of #Philosophy Public Lecture will be given by Professor Alice Crary on ‘If you’re not outraged about #AI, you’re not paying attention: Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism’ on 2 October, 4:30 pm. All welcome! www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

RIP/UCD School of Philosophy Public Lecture

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

This is followed by the #UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL) Annual Public Lecture by Professor Şerife Tekin (SUNY) ‘Bridging Science and Testimony: The Multitudinous Self Model for a Humanist Psychiatry’ at 5pm, 24 September 2025. To register, go to: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-multit...

The Multitudinous Self Model for a Humanist Psychiatry

This talk examines how first-person reports can be integrated into research and clinical treatment in psychiatry.

www.eventbrite.ie

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

We have lots of #philosophy events coming up over the next few weeks, starting with the inaugural Eriugena Annual Lecture Series, where Professor Wouter Goris will give three lectures on Duns Scotus, Hegel and Avicenna on 23, 25 (Maynooth) & 26 September. Further details: www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

Eriugena Lectures

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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

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British Society for Phenomenology @thebsp.org.uk · Sep 6

'Introduction to Critical Phenomenology' with Natalija Cera (UCD School of Philosophy, Ireland)

BSP Online Course - Registration Open

4 weekly sessions during October 2025

www.thebsp.org.uk/2025/09/06/i...

#phenomenology

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 5

There will be a welcome meeting for all new philosophy graduate students TODAY at 1pm in the Agnes Cuming seminar room D520, Newman Building. Look forward to seeing some of you there! 🎓

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Coercive In/Justice @coerciveinjustice.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last week’s British Society for Phenomenology Conference featured a keynote from Prof @aislingswaine.bsky.social, Assoc Prof Danielle Petherbridge & Dr Charlotte Knowles: "Phenomenological Explorations of Coercive Control and Complicity" - discussion on our phenomenological research and methodology!

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Welcome to all our new students! We look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, you can find useful information to help get you started on our website at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/ by choosing ‘Current Undergraduates’ or ‘Current Postgraduates’, and at www.ucd.ie/philosophy/a... #UCDPhilosophy

Professor James O’Shea, Head of UCD School of Philosophy

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

A massive welcome to our newest students. Nearly 1,000 first-years are starting their journey with the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at Orientation this week.

We are so excited for you to explore campus, meet new friends, and begin your studies. Have an incredible week, everyone.

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to our newest faculty member, Dr Leda Berio, who is joining us as an Ad Astra Fellow in #Ethics and #Philosophy of #Technology. Dr Berio’s research lies at the intersection between social cognition, norm psychology, and philosophy of technology. Find out more at ledaberio.com.

Leda Berio @ledaberio.bsky.social · Sep 1

First official day working at University College Dublin, first post over here.

Report of the first week in the country: three rainbows, no gold yet, but we are in it for the long haul

Going to go and do some philosophy in my amazing new School @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social while I wait!

a picture of a rainbow over the hills behind Dublin, Ireland

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · Aug 27

As the university year starts, lecturers are changing how they teach in response to the student accommodation crisis and long commutes. Some are turning to longer, less frequent, classes – but there’s a pedagogical trade-off, says UCD lecturer Keith Wilson.

As the university year starts, lecturers are changing how they teach in response to the student accommodation crisis

Some are turning to longer, less frequent, classes – but there’s a pedagogical trade-off, says UCD lecturer Keith Wilson.

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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

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