The British Society for the History of Philosophy promotes and supports academic and public understanding of all aspects of the history of philosophy.
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Anyone with an interest in the history of philosophy is encouraged to become a member of the BSHP. Our members come from all over the world and have interests across the whole range of history of philosophy. We offer reduced rates for those who are not in full-time employment, including students.
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We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Antognazza Lecture, 'Ethics for Humans: Spinoza and Moral Philosophy' will be delivered by Professor Donald Rutherford. The lecture will take place at St. Andrews University, on the evening of 4 November 2026.
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Maria Cristina Menuti reports on the forum she led in Durham and the informative session she led in Tübingen as part of her BSHP Ambassadorship.
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Jack Beaulieu is the Fellow by Examination in Philosophy at Magdalen College, Oxford. His research focuses on Sanskrit philosophy, especially the second-millennium author, Gaṅgeśa, the central figure of later Nyāya.
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Between 2024-2029, the BSHP will offer two Predoctoral Scholarly Activity Awards per year. Candidates, who must be predoctoral students, may apply for up to £500 to fund activities related to the history of philosophy, which will support their academic and professional development.
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As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, the BSHP is a member of the BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme. The Scheme aims to assist UK philosophy departments, learned societies and journals in ensuring that they have policies and procedures in place that encourage the representation of women in philosophy.
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