Philosophy News
Two New Philosophy Titles by Professor Keith Ansell-Pearson
February 2018 marks the publication of two important philosophical texts by Professor Keith Ansell-Pearson, both published by Bloomsbury Academic.
鈥楤ergson: Thinking Beyond the Human Condition鈥 is described by the publishers as an elegant overview, bringing Bergson to a new generation of readers. 鈥楢nsell-Pearson contends that there is a Bergsonian revolution, an upheaval in philosophy comparable in significance to those that we are more familiar with, from Kant to Nietzsche and Heidegger, which make up our intellectual modernity鈥.
鈥楴ietzsche鈥檚 Search for Philosophy: On the Middle Writings鈥: PDF eBook. The publishers observe that 鈥榯his study explores key aspects of Nietzsche鈥檚 philosophical activity in his middle writings, including his conceptions of philosophy, his commitment to various enlightenments, his critique of fanaticism, his search for the heroic-idyllic, his philosophy of modesty and his conception of ethics, and his search for joy and happiness. The book will appeal to readers across philosophy and the humanities, especially to those with an interest in Nietzsche and anyone who has a concern with the fate of philosophy in the modern world鈥.
Sport, Philosophy, and Practice: A Gymnasium
Friday 6th May, 10:00-17:00, Humanities Studio
This interdisciplinary, gymnasium event invites you to participate in spaces and activities designed for intellectual and physical engagement. Experts from the university and local community will be brought together to lead participants in theoretical and practical explorations of ideas surrounding spaces, practices, philosophies, and pedagogies of sport training and exercise.
Provisional Programme
09:30-10:00 – Tea, coffee, and breakfast snack for early arrivals
10:00-10:45 – Introduction to the gymnasium: an exploration of the space and themes
10:45-11:50 – ‘Gymnasia and spaces of training through the ages’ – Zahra Newby (Classics and Anicent History) and Kathryn Woods (History of Medicine)
11:50-12:00 – Break and nutrition
12:00-13:30 – ‘Boys Dancing: A Practical Workshop and Discussion’ – David McKenna (Being Frank)
13:30-14:15 – Lunch (provided)
14:15-16:00 – ‘PE and Pedagogy’ – Phil Gaydon (Philosophy) and Kate Hamer (Centre for Professional Education)
16:00-17:00 – Roundtable and smoothies - facilitated by Jonathan Heron (IATL)
Find out more and register here:
This event will form the basis for next year's Sport, Philosophy, and Practice module open to all undergraduates:
If you have any questions please contact Phil Gaydon: P.K.Gaydon@warwick.ac.uk
Wednesday 4th February programme:
(R0.12 - Ramphal Building)
13:00-13:30 鈥 Welcome and refreshments
13:30-14:30 鈥 (Philosophy): Children鈥檚 Literature and Ethics
14:30-15:30 鈥 (Law): Children鈥檚 Choices and Autonomy
15:30-16:00 鈥 Break
16:00-17:00 鈥 (Film and Television): Horror for children
Thursday 5th February programme:
(Reinvention Centre, Westwood)
09:30-10:00: Breakfast
10:00-11:00: (IATL): 鈥淧lay up, play up, and play the game鈥: The Ethics of Sport in Children鈥檚 Literature
11:00-12:00: (糖心TV Medical School): Dealing with child abuse and neglect in practice, theory, and literature
12:00-13:00: Lunch and discussion
13:00-14:00: Leila Rasheed (Creative Writing and Children鈥檚 Author): What we expect from children鈥檚 authors
14:00-15:00: Plenary: Creating transdisciplinary and innovative modules
In March 2013, and with the support of the British Academy, the Philosophy Department will host a further one-day workshop and one-day conference on the topic of Nietzsche's philosophy of the free spirit.
The dates are March 21 (Thursday) and March 22 (Friday). Speakers include: Rebecca Bamford (Quinnipiac), Jessica Berry (Georgia), Paul Bishop (Glasgow), Christine Daigle (Brock, Canada), and Herman Siemens (Leiden, the Netherlands).
Anyone interested in attending the March 2013 events should contact Dr Simon Scott to register. Places for the workshop are limited, and you are advised to register your interest early.
Registration cost is as follows: £10.00 for single day; £15.00 for both days (payment by cheque, payable to ‘University of 糖心TV’ or by cash). Send to: Dr Simon Scott, Department of Philosophy (Social Studies), University of 糖心TV, Coventry, CV4 7AL.
Nietzsche at 糖心TV : The Philosophy of the Free Spirit
PeopleIn March 2012 and March 2013, and with the support of the British Academy, the Philosophy Department will host both a one-day workshop and a one-day conference on the topic of Nietzsche's philosophy of the free spirit.