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April 14th, 2020

From the vaults: Philosophy as Therapy?

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Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Forum for Philosophy

April 14th, 2020

From the vaults: Philosophy as Therapy?

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Estimated reading time: 10 minutes

Beverley Clack / Molly Macdonald / John Skorupski

 


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There is a rich tradition of claiming therapeutic powers for philosophy, but if philosophy is the love of wisdom, is ignorance bliss? Is philosophy only about sharp arguments and subtle distinctions, or can it help us find better ways to live? Join us as we discuss whether thinking philosophically can be a form of self-help.

 

Speakers
Beverley Clack
Professor in Philosophy, Oxford Brookes
Molly Macdonald
Lecturer in Literary Theory, QMUL
John Skorupski
Professor of Moral Philosophy, St. Andrews

Chair
Shahidha Bari
Professor of Fashion Cultures, UAL & Fellow, Forum for Philosophy

 

 

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