Philosophy

Edinburgh women in philosophy

Following the success of previous EWPG Spring workshops, which have respectively focused on the objectification of the women, under-representation of women in philosophy, issues of philosophical methodology, ignorance, underrepresentation and implicit bias and philosophy of education, the Philosophy of love, family and relationship, this year’s topic is Eastern Philosophy.

Our confirmed speakers are:

  • Professor Ghazala Irfan (Head of Department of Philosophy, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan)
  • Dr Mog Stapleton (The University of Edinburgh)
  • Professor Xiaoting Liu, (Philosophy School of Beijing Normal University)
  • Lee Wilson (University of Edinburgh)

Schedule: 

11:00 - 12:10 Lee Wilson
12:10 - 12:20 Coffee break
12:20 - 13:30 Dr Mog Stapleton
13:30 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 16:10 Professor Xiaoting Liu
16:10 - 16:20 Coffee break
16:20 - 17:30 Professor Ghazala Irfan
18:00 Dinner

This event is supported by the Eidyn research centre​, Scots Philosophical Association  and The School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences.

Contact

Rie Iizuka

Apr 18 2019 -

Edinburgh women in philosophy

2019-04-18: Spring workshop on Eastern Philosophy

Room G32, Psychology Building, 7 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ