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Annual Women in the History of Philosophy Lecture: Equality and the Guillotine: Gouges' and Grouchy's Republicanism
Sandrine Berges (Bilkent) will be presenting the 10th Women in the History of Philosophy lecture 'Equality and the Guillotine: Gouges' and Grouchy's Republicanism' on 4 May 2018.
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Philosophy at the Showroom: Regret, moral emotions and "The Great Beauty"
For the April 2018 session of Philosophy at the Showroom, Jules Holroyd will introduce a screening of Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grande Bellezza' (The Great Beauty) (2013) and lead a discussion on regret and moral emotions.
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Philosophers in Residence: Senior Citizens talks at Sheffield Cathedral
Bob Stern and Ryan Byerly are continuing their work as 'philosophers in residence' at Sheffield Cathedral with a series of talks for senior citizens.
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Level 3 Successful pilot of Workplace Learning module
The Department of Philosophy introduced a new ‘work placement’ module at Level 3 for the 2018 Spring semester on a trial basis. Most of the 6 students on our trial Workplace Learning module have now completed their placements and are enjoying grappling with philosophical issues raised by or relevant to the work.
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Megan Blomfield joins the Department of Philosophy
We are looking forward to welcoming our new Lecturer in Political Philosophy Dr Megan Blomfield to the department from July 2018.
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Call for papers for the Sheffield Undergraduate Philosophy Conference 2018
The Sheffield Undergraduate Philosophy conference committee are now accepting papers for the 2018 conference. Papers submitted for the conference can also be considered for the Spring 2018 edition of the Sheffield Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy, PhilonoUS.
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Philosophers in Residence project begins at Sheffield Cathedral
Bob Stern and Ryan Byerly have begun their period as ‘philosophers in residence’ at Sheffield Cathedral, which will run for the Spring 2018 semester. They will work along with Philosophy and the City student volunteers to develop connections between the Philosophy Department and the Cathedral.
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Bob Stern to lead new White Rose project 'Luther as Philosopher'
Bob Stern has been successful as Principal Investigator on a funding application to the White Rose Collaboration fund, for a project on ‘Luther as Philosopher’.
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Leah Patel appointed for Gender and Religion onCampUS Placement Project
Philosophy MA student Leah Patel has been appointed for the Gender and Religion onCampUS Placement Project. The project on Gender and Religion is an academic research project, with learning and teaching focus, where a student will research diverse religious and other cultural traditions on gender and sexuality.
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Autumn 2017 edition of PhilonoUS journal released
The fourth edition of PhilonoUS, the Sheffield Undergraduate Philosophy journal, created and run by undergraduates, has been released.
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Paul Faulkner wins the Robert Papazian Annual Essay Prize
Paul Faulkner has won first prize in the Robert Papazian Annual Essay Prize on Themes from Ethics and Political Philosophy.
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PhD funding deadlines approach
Applications for a number of PhD funding opportunities close on 24th January 2018.
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Research by Angie Hobbs helps English Heritage interpret paintings at Bolsover Castle
Angie Hobbs has led a study with Dr Crosby Stevens, Honorary Research Fellow at the University, which has solved a centuries-old puzzle behind the meaning of mysterious paintings at Bolsover Castle.
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Memorial Notice for Bob Hale
It is with great sadness that we report that Emeritus Professor Bob Hale passed away on 12th December 2017.
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New Political Philosopher appointed
We're delighted to announce that Dr Chris Marshall will be joining the Department of Philosophy from January to July.