Centre for Research in Philosophy, Literature and The Arts Events, 2019/2020
Unless otherwise stated, CRPLA seminars take place on Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm in Room S0.11 (ground floor of Social Studies). All welcome. For further information, please contact Diarmiud Costello: Diarmuid.Costello@warwick.ac.uk
Fri 5 Mar, '21- |
The Moral and Political Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teamshis group will focus on reading key Moral and Political philosophical texts. This year we are reading Hegel's Philosophy of Right published in 1821. This work has been described by Stephen Houlgate as 'one of the greatest works of social and political philosophy ever written.' The book traces the true realization of freedom and free will via Hegel's immanent process of dialectics. Arguably, this book is still pertinent and relevant for our times: not only does it acknowledge that freedom can be enhanced by economic opportunities, but, moreover, it recognizes that unregulated capitalism is a cause of alienation, inequality and poverty. Everybody welcome! Please contact Andrew Paull for further information. |
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Mon 8 Mar, '21- |
Art and Mind Reading GroupSubject: Imagination |
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Tue 9 Mar, '21- |
Early Chinese Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsThe study of Chinese thought in the West has often been mired with misinterpretation. The causes of this misunderstanding range from simple lack of knowledge and accurate translations to blatant ethnocentrism. This reading group proposes to study early Chinese thinkers on their own terms, without imposing Western concepts on them. It is our goal to create a space of exchange and learning that will enable all to join and get something from it. Therefore, everyone is welcome. No previous knowledge of Chinese thought and languages is required, as we will use English translations of the classics. It will however be one of the goals of the reading group to develop an awareness of the particular meaning of certain Chinese terms, so as to not lose too much in translation. Everybody welcome! Please contact Thadee Chantry-Gellens for further information. |
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Fri 12 Mar, '21- |
Race and Philosophy Reading Group |
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Fri 12 Mar, '21- |
The Moral and Political Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teamshis group will focus on reading key Moral and Political philosophical texts. This year we are reading Hegel's Philosophy of Right published in 1821. This work has been described by Stephen Houlgate as 'one of the greatest works of social and political philosophy ever written.' The book traces the true realization of freedom and free will via Hegel's immanent process of dialectics. Arguably, this book is still pertinent and relevant for our times: not only does it acknowledge that freedom can be enhanced by economic opportunities, but, moreover, it recognizes that unregulated capitalism is a cause of alienation, inequality and poverty. Everybody welcome! Please contact Andrew Paull for further information. |
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Tue 16 Mar, '21- |
Early Chinese Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsThe study of Chinese thought in the West has often been mired with misinterpretation. The causes of this misunderstanding range from simple lack of knowledge and accurate translations to blatant ethnocentrism. This reading group proposes to study early Chinese thinkers on their own terms, without imposing Western concepts on them. It is our goal to create a space of exchange and learning that will enable all to join and get something from it. Therefore, everyone is welcome. No previous knowledge of Chinese thought and languages is required, as we will use English translations of the classics. It will however be one of the goals of the reading group to develop an awareness of the particular meaning of certain Chinese terms, so as to not lose too much in translation. Everybody welcome! Please contact Thadee Chantry-Gellens for further information. |
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Wed 17 Mar, '21- |
Biopolitics Reading GroupMS Teams'The Biopolitics of Mobility' Guest Speaker: Martina Tazzioli (Goldsmiths) |
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Fri 19 Mar, '21- |
Race and Philosophy Reading Group |
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Fri 19 Mar, '21- |
The Moral and Political Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teamshis group will focus on reading key Moral and Political philosophical texts. This year we are reading Hegel's Philosophy of Right published in 1821. This work has been described by Stephen Houlgate as 'one of the greatest works of social and political philosophy ever written.' The book traces the true realization of freedom and free will via Hegel's immanent process of dialectics. Arguably, this book is still pertinent and relevant for our times: not only does it acknowledge that freedom can be enhanced by economic opportunities, but, moreover, it recognizes that unregulated capitalism is a cause of alienation, inequality and poverty. Everybody welcome! Please contact Andrew Paull for further information. |
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Mon 21 Jun, '21- |
CRPLA & Environmental Humanities Network: Reading Group on Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future |
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Mon 28 Jun, '21- |
CRPLA & Environmental Humanities Network: Reading Group on Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future |
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Fri 9 Jul, '21- |
Raimond Gaita Seminar Series: 'Good and Evil: An Absolute Conception'By ZoomAfterword and Summary |
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Mon 11 Oct, '21- |
Chinese Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teams |
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Fri 15 Oct, '21- |
Wittgenstein Reading GroupWittgenstein is one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers and the source of many divergent reactions and interpretations. This reading group will focus on a close-reading of Philosophical Investigations in the first term (where appropriate dipping into secondary texts in order to interpret certain sections.) Depending on how far we get in the first term, we will try to read another Wittgenstein text (up to the groups preference). We will be focusing on reading Wittgenstein's philosophy in itself, rather than his relation to other thinkers and disciplines. We hope to meet weekly, but want to be as flexible as possible. For the first week, we will try to read §§1-45. We suggest the dual language Revised Fourth edition by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, but feel free to use whatever copy is available to you. Contact Thomas Williams for further information. |
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Fri 15 Oct, '21- |
Race and Philosophy Reading Group: IntersectionalityMS TeamsBelow are the details for our first session of the academic year... Week 2: Friday 15 October 2021 - In Memory of Charles Mills (1951-2021) and in celebration of Black History Month: Charles Mills, 'Toward a Black Radical Liberalism' For more information (and if you need help joining the Team), contact Eileen John (eileen.john@warwick.ac.uk).
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Fri 22 Oct, '21- |
Wittgenstein Reading GroupZeeman A1.01.Wittgenstein is one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers and the source of many divergent reactions and interpretations. This reading group will focus on a close-reading of Philosophical Investigations in the first term (where appropriate dipping into secondary texts in order to interpret certain sections.) Depending on how far we get in the first term, we will try to read another Wittgenstein text (up to the groups preference). We will be focusing on reading Wittgenstein's philosophy in itself, rather than his relation to other thinkers and disciplines. We hope to meet weekly, but want to be as flexible as possible. For the first week, we will try to read §§1-45. We suggest the dual language Revised Fourth edition by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, but feel free to use whatever copy is available to you. We meet in person, but people who are not able to come to campus are welcome to join via teams (With this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3achIBNXEVzbScpcKNlyGY3OczMIMvSc_3PBgAV6YVa3g1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=06aa190c-4ffb-4ad3-a9b6-bd6a20ae5761&tenantId=09bacfbd-47ef-4465-9265-3546f2eaf6bc ) Please contact Thomas Williams for further information Thomas.Williams.1@warwick.ac.uk |
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Fri 22 Oct, '21- |
Women in the History of Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsContact Andrew Cooper for further information. |
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Mon 25 Oct, '21- |
Chinese Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teams |
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Wed 27 Oct, '21- |
Moral and Philosophical Reading GroupPlease contact Andrew J Paull for further information. |
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Fri 29 Oct, '21- |
Wittgenstein Reading GroupH0.43 (to join via teams contact Thomas WilliamsWittgenstein is one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers and the source of many divergent reactions and interpretations. This reading group will focus on a close-reading of Philosophical Investigations in the first term (where appropriate dipping into secondary texts in order to interpret certain sections.) Depending on how far we get in the first term, we will try to read another Wittgenstein text (up to the groups preference). We will be focusing on reading Wittgenstein's philosophy in itself, rather than his relation to other thinkers and disciplines. We hope to meet weekly, but want to be as flexible as possible. For the first week, we will try to read §§1-45. We suggest the dual language Revised Fourth edition by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, but feel free to use whatever copy is available to you. Please contact Thomas Williams for further information Thomas.Williams.1@warwick.ac.uk |
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Fri 29 Oct, '21- |
Women in the History of Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsContact Andrew Cooper for further information. |
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Fri 29 Oct, '21- |
Race and Philosophy Reading Group: IntersectionalityMS TeamsWeek 4: Friday 29 October 2021 - Charles Mills, '"Ideal Theory" as Ideology' For more information (and if you need help joining the Team), contact Eileen John (eileen.john@warwick.ac.uk). |
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Wed 3 Nov, '21- |
Reading Group: Law and Morality in Early 20th Century MarxismMS TeamsLaw and Morality in Early 20th Century Marxism In this reading group, we examine the relationship of law and morality through the eyes of early 20th century Marxist literature. This was a time of acute crisis in Western political history. The workers’ movement was in tumult, with the ruination of the 2nd International, the repression of revolutionary fervour in Europe, and the rise of fascism. As old powers crumbled and others arose, the moral status of law came into focus. A new radicalism asked out loud: Is there anything inherently good about the legal order? In each session, we relate the selected literature to philosophical problems surrounding state, law, and morality. Among other things, we will discuss the critique of natural law, examine the link between history and moral judgments, and have a closer look at the Marxist notion of ideology. No prior knowledge is required; open debate is highly encouraged. Each session will focus on one text (see below). Digital copies of the texts will be provided on Teams, some also in an abridged version (at least one week in advance). Ross or Simon will provide a brief introduction to each text, then there is roughly one hour for discussion. 1st session: 3 November 2021 Karl Marx (1843): “On the Jewish question.” In Marx and Engels Collected Works, vol. 3, 146–174. London: Lawrence & Wishart, 1975.
Ross Ferrara (ross.ferrara@warwick.ac.uk) Simon Gansinger (simon.gansinger@warwick.ac.uk)
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Wed 3 Nov, '21- |
Moral and Philosophical Reading GroupPlease contact Andrew J Paull for further information. |
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Fri 5 Nov, '21- |
Wittgenstein Reading GroupH0.43 (to join via teams contact Thomas Williams)Wittgenstein is one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers and the source of many divergent reactions and interpretations. This reading group will focus on a close-reading of Philosophical Investigations in the first term (where appropriate dipping into secondary texts in order to interpret certain sections.) Depending on how far we get in the first term, we will try to read another Wittgenstein text (up to the groups preference). We will be focusing on reading Wittgenstein's philosophy in itself, rather than his relation to other thinkers and disciplines. We hope to meet weekly, but want to be as flexible as possible. For the first week, we will try to read §§1-45. We suggest the dual language Revised Fourth edition by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, but feel free to use whatever copy is available to you. Please contact Thomas Williams for further information Thomas.Williams.1@warwick.ac.uk |
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Fri 5 Nov, '21- |
Women in the History of Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsContact Andrew Cooper for further information. |
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Mon 8 Nov, '21- |
Chinese Philosophy Reading GroupMS Teams |
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Wed 10 Nov, '21- |
Moral and Philosophical Reading GroupPlease contact Andrew J Paull for further information. |
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Fri 12 Nov, '21- |
Wittgenstein Reading GroupH0.43 (to join via teams contact Thomas Williams)Wittgenstein is one of the 20th century's most influential philosophers and the source of many divergent reactions and interpretations. This reading group will focus on a close-reading of Philosophical Investigations in the first term (where appropriate dipping into secondary texts in order to interpret certain sections.) Depending on how far we get in the first term, we will try to read another Wittgenstein text (up to the groups preference). We will be focusing on reading Wittgenstein's philosophy in itself, rather than his relation to other thinkers and disciplines. We hope to meet weekly, but want to be as flexible as possible. For the first week, we will try to read §§1-45. We suggest the dual language Revised Fourth edition by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, but feel free to use whatever copy is available to you. Please contact Thomas Williams for further information Thomas.Williams.1@warwick.ac.uk |
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Fri 12 Nov, '21- |
Women in the History of Philosophy Reading GroupMS TeamsContact Andrew Cooper for further information. |