The history of 20th century philosophy is still being written.
These pages explore the contribution of a remarkable group of philosophers who met as young women at Oxford University during World War II.
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The narrowness of Hare and Ayer: ‘We got quite indignant about that!’
by Rachael Wiseman | Jul 4, 2017 | Library, Video | 0
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‘Four of us don’t make a Golden Age’
by Rachael Wiseman | Jul 4, 2017 | Library, Video | 0
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‘He did marry her, and I don’t think she did any philosophy after’
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 30, 2017 | Library, Video | 0
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Interview with Mary Warnock
by Rachael Wiseman | Jan 20, 2016 | Library, Video | 0
Royal Institute of Philosophy Centenary Celebration Lecture Series
We’re excited to be part of the Royal Institute of Philosophy Centenary Celebration of the...
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Meeting Mary Warnock in the House of Lords
by Rachael Wiseman | Nov 17, 2015 | Talks & Writings, Writing, Talks, Library, Audio, Writings, News | 0
Notes on Mary Midgley: Style and Substance, Ian Ground (10/11/18)
At the Midgley Archive Launch we heard a series of wonderful talks from distinguished guests....
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Geoff and Mary Midgley – Two Kinds of Philosopher. David Midgley (10/11/2018)
by Rachael Wiseman | Nov 23, 2018 | Writing, Writings, News | 0
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‘Rings and Books’ by Mary Midgley
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 19, 2017 | Writing, Library | 0
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Philippa Foot ‘Sir’ letter
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 19, 2017 | Writing, Library | 0
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Then and Now
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 19, 2017 | Writing, Library | 0
Iris Murdoch lifeline
Jean Iris Murdoch (1919-1999) 1919 15 July: Born in Phibsborough, Ireland, to Irene Alice and Wills John Hughes Murdoch. 1925 Entered the Froebel Demonstration School, Roehampton. 1932 Joined...
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Philippa Foot lifeline
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 3, 2017 | Library, Lifelines | 0
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Mary Midgley lifeline
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 3, 2017 | Library, Lifelines | 0
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Elizabeth Anscombe lifeline
by Rachael Wiseman | Jun 3, 2017 | Library, Lifelines | 0
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Rachael Wiseman & Jane Heal discuss Anscombe for the BA Great Thinkers Podcast series
Jane Heal FBA and Dr Rachael Wiseman discuss highlights of Anscombe’s exceptional life,...
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Clare at the Royal Institute of Philosophy
by Rachael Wiseman | Mar 24, 2019 | Talks & Writings, Talks, News | 0
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Rachael at the Royal Institute of Philosophy
by Rachael Wiseman | Mar 1, 2019 | Talks & Writings, Talks, News | 0
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BBC3 Free Thinking and In Parenthesis
by claremaccool | Oct 17, 2018 | Talks, Writings, News | 0
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Royal Institute of Philosophy Centenary Celebration Lecture Series
by Rachael Wiseman | Oct 15, 2018 | Talks & Writings, Talks, Library, Audio, News | 0
Join us at the British Academy Summer Showcase!
We can’t wait to share our project at the British Academy Summer Showcase, 21-22 June 2019....
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Why the world needs Iris Murdoch’s philosophy of ‘unselfing’
by Rachael Wiseman | May 28, 2019 | Talks & Writings, Writings, News | 0
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Wartime Quartet Royal Institute Reading Group – Some Reflections
by Rachael Wiseman | Apr 18, 2019 | Talks & Writings, Writings, News | 0
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