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Oxford Philosophy Conference 2011

Posted: Philosophy

Sixth Form Philosophy students attended a conference at St Edward’s School this November. The conference was organised by the A-level Philosophy Departments of Oxford High School, St Edward’s School and Magdalen College School. We organised the conference specifically for sixth formers following the AQA Philosophy specification. Students heard lectures given by Professor Adrian Moore (Oxford University), Dr Anita Avramides (Oxford University), Dr Severin Schroeder (Reading University) and Dr Julian Baggini (journalist). Our girls really enjoyed the lectures on Kant, Wittgenstein, other minds and the value of philosophy. Many thanks to Robert Fletcher.

Cheltenham Conference 2011

Posted: Philosophy

In January the AS Philosophy group attended a conference in Cheltenham. Philosophers Stephen Law and Keith Ward spoke about the Problem of Evil and Suffering. It was a really useful day for all concerned.