Lucy O'Brien
@lucyobrien.bsky.social
Philosopher of MInd at UCL, Chair of The Royal Institute of Philosophy, Co-Editor of MIND
Sustained through temporary periods of joy by an abiding sense of tragedy. (Yeats)
Sustained through temporary periods of joy by an abiding sense of tragedy. (Yeats)
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There's still one month left to send in your submissions for MindGrad 2026!
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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...
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September 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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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:
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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
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September 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
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
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Join us today in celebrating 100 YEARS since the founding of the Royal Institute of Philosophy!
Stay tuned for updates from our special celebratory event in Middle Temple throughout the evening.
But first, some exciting membership news... buff.ly/HWUVW9P #philosophy
Stay tuned for updates from our special celebratory event in Middle Temple throughout the evening.
But first, some exciting membership news... buff.ly/HWUVW9P #philosophy
Centenary - Royal Institute of Philosophy
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April 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Join us today in celebrating 100 YEARS since the founding of the Royal Institute of Philosophy!
Stay tuned for updates from our special celebratory event in Middle Temple throughout the evening.
But first, some exciting membership news... buff.ly/HWUVW9P #philosophy
Stay tuned for updates from our special celebratory event in Middle Temple throughout the evening.
But first, some exciting membership news... buff.ly/HWUVW9P #philosophy
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We've arrived at Middle Temple Hall!
100 years ago in this Parliament Chamber, a group of notable public figures and philosophers - including Bertrand Russell - met for the first official meeting of the Institute.
100 years ago in this Parliament Chamber, a group of notable public figures and philosophers - including Bertrand Russell - met for the first official meeting of the Institute.
April 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We've arrived at Middle Temple Hall!
100 years ago in this Parliament Chamber, a group of notable public figures and philosophers - including Bertrand Russell - met for the first official meeting of the Institute.
100 years ago in this Parliament Chamber, a group of notable public figures and philosophers - including Bertrand Russell - met for the first official meeting of the Institute.
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We have created free lesson plans for all Key Stages ready for you to plan for British Philosophy Fortnight (17th to 25th March) on P4C.com that link to ideas that matter and connect to young people so download the full resource here: buff.ly/4gZZ1u8
March 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We have created free lesson plans for all Key Stages ready for you to plan for British Philosophy Fortnight (17th to 25th March) on P4C.com that link to ideas that matter and connect to young people so download the full resource here: buff.ly/4gZZ1u8
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The 2025 Maite Ezcurdia prize, named after the excellent Mexican philosopher who sadly died in 2018 - very glad to see her legacy celebrated this way
2025 Maite Ezcurdia Essay Prize
2025 Maite Ezcurdia Essay Prize
The UNAM Foundation and the Institute for Philosophical Research of UNAM through its journal Crítica. Revista Hispanoamericana de Filosofía invi...
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October 26, 2024 at 10:36 AM
The 2025 Maite Ezcurdia prize, named after the excellent Mexican philosopher who sadly died in 2018 - very glad to see her legacy celebrated this way
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Hello BlueSky, from The Royal Institute of Philosophy (TRIP)!
TRIP is the UK’s largest independent charity devoted to sharing philosophical thinking as widely as possible.
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TRIP is the UK’s largest independent charity devoted to sharing philosophical thinking as widely as possible.
Follow us to stay updated on upcoming events, funding and outreach opportunities, and thought-provoking content.
February 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hello BlueSky, from The Royal Institute of Philosophy (TRIP)!
TRIP is the UK’s largest independent charity devoted to sharing philosophical thinking as widely as possible.
Follow us to stay updated on upcoming events, funding and outreach opportunities, and thought-provoking content.
TRIP is the UK’s largest independent charity devoted to sharing philosophical thinking as widely as possible.
Follow us to stay updated on upcoming events, funding and outreach opportunities, and thought-provoking content.
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What enormous damage the marketisation of universities has done, to staff, the debt-laden students, to the generation of knowledge. One more #Financialisation
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Quarter of leading UK universities cutting staff due to budget shortfalls
Up to 10,000 redundancies or job losses feared as institutes undergo restructuring
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What enormous damage the marketisation of universities has done, to staff, the debt-laden students, to the generation of knowledge. One more #Financialisation
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Opinion | You have to perform contorted intellectual gymnastics to avoid the word "fascism" which explains the phenomenon we see in front of our eyes
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January 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Opinion | You have to perform contorted intellectual gymnastics to avoid the word "fascism" which explains the phenomenon we see in front of our eyes
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Can’t be repeated often enough
‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’
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‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’
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The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding
Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds
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January 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Can’t be repeated often enough
‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’
on.ft.com/42hzVmL
‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’
on.ft.com/42hzVmL
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Personal Identity and the Self
Cambridge Core - Philosophy of Mind and Language - Personal Identity and the Self
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December 5, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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Royal Institute of Philosophy
Cardiff Annual Lecture 2024
:: Quiet as Keep It: On Epistemic Frailty ::
– Professor Kristie Dotson –
Recording now available to watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/uR7Ake6...
Cardiff Annual Lecture 2024
:: Quiet as Keep It: On Epistemic Frailty ::
– Professor Kristie Dotson –
Recording now available to watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/uR7Ake6...
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November 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Royal Institute of Philosophy
Cardiff Annual Lecture 2024
:: Quiet as Keep It: On Epistemic Frailty ::
– Professor Kristie Dotson –
Recording now available to watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/uR7Ake6...
Cardiff Annual Lecture 2024
:: Quiet as Keep It: On Epistemic Frailty ::
– Professor Kristie Dotson –
Recording now available to watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/uR7Ake6...