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Annual lectures

Our London, Dublin, Cardiff and Edinburgh annual lectures bring together philosophers of international standing to give a talk on the topic of their choosing.

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Perception under threat 

Wittgenstein claimed, “The world of a happy man is a different one from that of the unhappy man”. In this Annual Cardiff Lecture, Frédérique de Vignemont explores the world of a man in danger.

· Online
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Extremism Without Politics 

In this Annual London Lecture, Professor Quassim Cassam explores novel forms of extremism whose purpose is not to advance a political cause and examines the implications of this for the legal definition of terrorism.

· London School of Economics and Political Science The Old Theatre Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE
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What lies in a poem? 

This Annual Edinburgh Lecture, held in-person and online, explores the uneasy relationship between poetry and philosophy.

· The Royal Society Of Edinburgh 22-26 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PQ (and online)

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If you're not outraged about AI, you're not paying attention: Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism 

In this Dublin Annual City Lecture Alice Crary scrutinizes the ways in which we talk about AI and artificial general intelligence, with the aim of understanding what is being done to the world in AGI’s name. This can help us figure out how to philosophize, not in collusion, but in resistance.

· School of Philosophy, University College Dublin and online
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Why do religions divide us? What can we do about it? 

In the 2024 London Lecture, Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah delves into the complexities of religion and its role in societal divisions. By separating the diverse elements of religions and their influences on identity and politics, he offers insights into how we can foster understanding and resolve conflicts in our multi-religious world.

· London
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Quiet as its Kept: On Epistemic Frailty (online) 

This year's Cardiff Annual Lecture will be delivered (online) by the University of Michigan's Kristie Dotson. In her talk, she will be exploring the ways in which we become set in our beliefs and conceptions of the world, and the implications of this for our political lives.

· Online
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The Puzzle of Free Will: Problems in Life and a Problem in Theory 

Professor Pamela Hieronymi will be delivering this year's Royal Society of Edinburgh/Royal Institute of Philosophy annual public lecture. Her talk navigates debates around Free Will, focusing on two key aspects: "problems in life" and "problems in theory."

· Edinburgh
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Social Transformation in Times of Uncertainty 

The annual Royal Institute of Philosophy & UCD School of Philosophy public lecture will be delivered this year by Professor Rahel Jaeggi, who will explore what drives social change and how much of an impact social actors can have on this.

· Dublin
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Sad Love: Beyond the Fairytale 

Meet ‘philosophy’s crazy ex-girlfriend,’ Professor Carrie Jenkins, at this year’s annual joint event between the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, as we explore the age-old question: what is love really?

· Edinburgh and Online
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What does art tell us about ourselves? Life, art, and philosophy 

In the 2023 London Lecture, Professor Alva Noë explores the inseparability of life, art, and philosophy, arguing that we have greatly underestimated what this entangled reality means for understanding human nature.

· London
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Dark Futures: A Philosophical Archaeology of Hope 

“Dark Futures” will consider some scenes of devastation that define our desperate times, and mine them for insights into our predicaments and our prospects. Paul C. Taylor presents this talk.

· Online
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