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London annual lectures

Since 1998, the Institute has held an annual lecture, bringing a philosopher of international standing to London to give a talk on the topic of his or her choosing.

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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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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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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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The Return of Cultural Racism 

Linda Martin Alcoff, Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College and the Graduate Centre, C.U.N.Y., explores the concept of cultural racism, how it differs from attitudinal racism, and its impact on our political discourse.

· London
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Systemic, Structural, and Institutional Injustice: What’s the difference? 

Sally Haslanger explores how we can distinguish between systemic, structural and institutional injustice.

· London
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Good Natured: Mammalian Genes and the Origin of Morality 

Patricia Churchland explores the definition of morality and the impacts of our genetics on our perceptions of virtue.

· London
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My Three Selves 

Philip Pettit presents the 2019 Royal Institute of Philosophy Annual London Lecture.

· London
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What is a Science of Religion? 

Our 2018 Annual London Lecture was presented by Kwame Anthony Appiah who asked 'What is a Science of Religion?'

· London
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What’s the Point of Immortality? 

The Royal Institute of Philosophy 2017 Annual Lecture. Professor Rae Langton's lecture is titled 'What's the point of immortality?'.

· London