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The Institute of Philosophy (IP) is a world-class research institute that aims to promote and facilitate high-quality research in philosophy, while demonstrating the value of Philosophy research by making it available to the widest possible audience.

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The Summer of AI

The Institute of Philosophy welcomes you to a three-part series event on defining Responsible AI. The event runs from May to July 2025.

The Centre for the Study of the Senses partners with Getty and Kidspace for launch of art and science exhibition

The Institute of Philosophy’s Centre for the Study of the Senses has co-curated a new exhibition at the Kidspace Museum: “Wired for Wonder – A Multisensory Maze for All Ages"

25 February 2025

Acting for Reasons: In defence of Common-sense Psychology - A new book by Professor Emma Borg

We are delighted to announce the publication of 'Acting for Reasons: In defence of Common-sense Psychology' a new book from Emma Borg, Emma Borg is a Professor at the Institute of

21 February 2025

Being Human in the Age of AI conference video

The recordings of our recent conference 'Being Human in the Age of AI' are now available to view on our youtube channel.

Concepts at the Interface - A new book by Nicholas Shea

Astonishing Insights into the Art of Conducting Using Cutting-Edge Eye-Tracking Technology

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Conversing in the Dark: Off-Off Record Speech Acts and the Cooperative Creation of Uncertainty | Sam Berstler (MIT)

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Being Human: Failure and optimism: science at the edge of uncertainty | Prof Stuart Firestein (Columbia)

The lecture will be given by Stuart Firestein in the Crick Auditorium, followed by a facilitated panel discussion. These lectures are accessible to a multidisciplinary audience.

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London Aesthetics Forum

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