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
We’ve done our best to make sure this lifeline is accurate and complete. Please let us know if you spot any errors or omissions. Jean Iris Murdoch (1919-1999) 1919 (15 July) Born in Phibsborough, Ireland, to...
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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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