Gifford Lectures
The prestigious Gifford Lectures have been delivered annually since 1888 by distinguished international scholars.
Overview
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2023/2024: Dr Cornel West - 'A Jazz-soaked Philosophy for our Catastrophic Times: From Socrates to Coltrane'
The University of Edinburgh is delighted to host Dr Cornel West as this year's Gifford Lectures speaker.
Upcoming Gifford Lectures
The Gifford Lectureships Committee is pleased to give advance notice of the following lectures
History
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