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The London Lecture Series

The Royal Institute of Philosophy
Mental Health
Psychiatry
Mental Illness
Trauma
Memory
Philosophy
Forgiveness
Depression
Madness
Neurodiversity
Borderline Personality Disorder
Ethics
Epistemic Injustice
Personal Identity
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Psychology
Mental Disorder
Lived Experience
Criminal Law
Culpability

What is mental health? Can we make sense of psychosis? What’s the connection between mental health and concepts including race & evolution? Explore these questions, among others, through the lens of philosophy at the 2023/4 London Lectures.

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This lecture in the series Philosophy in Retrospect and Prospect, is presented by Professor Peter Hacker. He discusses the salient achievements of Wittgenstein’s two masterpieces, the Tractatus and the Investigations, and their influences on philosop... more

This lecture in the series Philosophy in Retrospect and Prospect, is presented by Professor Jonathan Wolff, who explores how ideas of relational equality have developed in the past 100 years.

Part of TRIP's Centenary Lectures 2025-6: Philosophy in R... more

In this London Lecture, Professor Michele M. Moody-Adams will explore the role of imagination in political communities as democracies.

Part of TRIP's Centenary Lectures 2025-6: Philosophy in Retrospect and Prospect.

This lecture in the series Philosophy in Retrospect and Prospect, is presented by Professor Timothy Williamson. He asks what it might mean to call philosophy a science, and explores different views of the relation between philosophy and science over ... more

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Mary Midgley
Philosopher, later featured in discussion on women-only spaces
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Episode: Developments in Feminist Philosophy, Clare Chambers
Rowan Williams
Clergyman and theologian, former Archbishop of Canterbury
Independent scholar, author of Solidarity, the Work of Recognition
Episode: Empathy and Ethics: A Complicated Relation?, Rowan Williams
John Haldane
J. Newton Rasor Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University; guest in this London Lectures series
Baylor University
Episode: The Most Permanent Interests of the Human Spirit, John Haldane
Peter Worley
Co-founded Philosophy Foundation; educator promoting Philosophy for Children in the UK
Philosophy Foundation
Episode: What became of the public philosopher?, Regina Rini

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Edward Harcourt
Academic Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy

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Social Equality: Then And Now, Jonathan Wolff
Q: At a certain point in your talk, you were talking about the idea of compensating egalitarians who believe that you should compensate for problems that are beyond people's control. Can you explain which notion of compensation is in play?
Many proponents use an undifferentiated notion of compensation to avoid entangling specifics; Dworkin, however, frames compensation via a hypothetical insurance scheme behind a veil of ignorance, offering options like high-cost versus low-cost insurance to determine what kind of guarantees people would want if they could not control their earning power.
Choosing how we Represent the Past; Derek Matravers
Q: Why can't we have a purely descriptive factual account that avoids narrative distorting effects?
A descriptive account inevitably involves some form of selection, interpretation, and organization; the very act of presenting facts in a sequence creates a narrative and shapes what is salient, so a completely distortion-free description is unattainable and not reflective of how humans understand and communicate history.
Is Philosophy a Science?, Timothy Williamson
Q: What role do observational evidence and empirical data play in philosophy, and is there a privileged status of observation in scientific inquiry?
Observational data are filtered and interpreted; science uses observation but requires additional methodological checks, inter-observer verification, and theoretical frameworks, so direct observation alone is not sufficient for solid evidence in science or philosophy.
Is Philosophy a Science?, Timothy Williamson
Q: Are scientists always doing 'science' when they engage in discussions that are philosophically informed, or should philosophy and science be viewed as overlapping but distinct enterprises?
The speaker argues that overlap is common; philosophers and scientists often tackle the same foundational questions, and philosophy can contribute to scientific interpretation, while scientists can contribute to philosophical understanding. It is not a strict division, and productive progress often comes from cross-pollination.
Why philosophers need to think about pregnancy, Fiona Woollard
Q: What makes pregnancy ethically distinctive compared to other caregiving scenarios?
Pregnancy uniquely involves deep bodily entwinement over a long, unrelenting period, and the fetus depends on the pregnant person's body as a life-support system, creating distinctive ethical questions about autonomy and duty.

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Exploring the intricate relationships between mental health, identity, race, and societal norms through a philosophical lens, this series features a variety of lectures that tackle complex topics surrounding human understanding of mental health and wellness. Presenters discuss intriguing concepts such as the implications of memory, the ethics of communication in mental health, and the philosophical nuances of trauma and forgiveness. By delving into both historical and contemporary perspectives, the content aims to foster a deeper comprehension of individual experiences and societal structures that influence mental health discourse. Notably, the engagement with current issues and diverse viewpoints creates a rich learning environment for lis... more

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