Department of Philosophy

Contemporary Philosophy

Project summary

Drawing on research expertise within the Department of Philosophy at University of Nottingham, Katharine Jenkins developed a project exploring contemporary philosophy and its engagement in society. 

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The project included three free public philosophy events, each consisting of two short talks from different philosophers or public thinkers (eg, writer-activists) plus audience discussion, on topics of social importance and public interest.

The topics were:

  1. Gender Identity
  2. Racism
  3. Disability and Illness.

The sessions created a space for collaborative discussion of issues of contemporary significance, informed by the expertise of professional philosophers but with space for audience contribution. 

Who's involved

Katharine Jenkins

 

Publications

Department of Philosophy

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