Author Archives: Department of Philosophy

Rules to Live By: The Work of Brad Hooker

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

The Ratio Special Issue devoted to the work of Emeritus Professor Brad Hooker is now published on full open access! Many thanks to all the contributors and to Charlotte Newey and Luke Elson for their expert editing.  

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) Posters

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

Many congratulations to our students Kimberly, Joe, and Victoria for their excellent Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) posters on display at the UROP showcase on 11 November. Congratulations also to Dr. Nat Hansen, Dr. Petter Sandstad, and Prof. John Preston … Continue reading →

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The National Student Survey results for 2022

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

The 2022 National Student Survey results are out and we achieved a 95% satisfaction score for BA Philosophy! Congratulations to the Department and thank you to all our students for their positive and constructive feedback. http://www.reading.ac.uk/philosophy 

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Ethical Reading Essay Competition

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

  Congratulations to Daisy Theophilus (Finalist, BA Ethics, Value and Philosophy) on winning the Ethical Reading Essay Competition, with an excellent essay on the ethics of sweatshops. Daisy was awarded £250 in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert … Continue reading →

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Is it wrong to steal from large corporations?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

Is it wrong to steal from large corporations? Prof. Emma Borg debates the ethics in this new article in The Conversation.   https://theconversation.com/is-it-wrong-to-steal-from-large-corporations-a-philosopher-debates-the-ethics-182193

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‘Is Prime Matter Energy?’

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

Prof. David S. Oderberg’s article ‘Is Prime Matter Energy?’, published in January 2022, has entered the list of the top ten most downloaded of all articles ever published in the Australasian Journal of Philosophy . The article is on open … Continue reading →

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Open Research Champions Programme

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Department of Philosophy

Congratulations to Sarra Bouabdeli (PhD student in Philosophy), who has been appointed by the University as an Open Research Champion. Open Research Champions are staff and students connected with research who volunteer a small amount of their time to promote … Continue reading →

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International PhD Studentships, deadline 31 January 2019

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Department of Philosophy

http://www.reading.ac.uk/graduateschool/prospectivestudents/gs-internationalstudentships.aspx

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Ten Years after Lehman: Professor Emma Borg on the Financial Crisis

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Department of Philosophy

On Reading’s Connecting Research blog, Professor Emma Borg considers how we might avoid another financial crisis.

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Dr James Stazicker: connecting philosophy and science

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Department of Philosophy

James’ research into consciousness and sensory perception is crossing the boundaries between philosophy and science, and is discovering pressing questions for humankind around artificial intelligence. James teaches a first-year module on artificial intelligence at the University of Reading, which is … Continue reading →

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