Lucy O'Brien

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Philosopher of MInd at UCL, Chair of The Royal Institute of Philosophy, Co-Editor of MIND Sustained through temporary periods of joy by an abiding sense of tragedy. (Yeats)

Thanks to the 70+ people that came to watch Lucy O'Brien's Presidential Address of the Aristotelian Society last night! If you missed it, you can listen to her talk "Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds" here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2... #philosophy #philsky

29/09/2025: Lucy O'Brien: Duddington and Our Awareness of Others’ Minds,

Podcast Episode · Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society · 29/09/2025 · 50m

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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

Join us today in celebrating 100 YEARS since the founding of the Royal Institute of Philosophy! Stay tuned for updates from our special celebratory event in Middle Temple throughout the evening. But first, some exciting membership news... buff.ly/HWUVW9P #philosophy

Centenary - Royal Institute of Philosophy

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Can’t be repeated often enough ‘The UK’s creative industries are vital to the economy. Valued at £124bn, they are worth more than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Arts and culture alone contribute an impressive £34.6bn.’ on.ft.com/42hzVmL

The UK should take a leaf from France’s book to boost arts funding

Tax breaks for corporate sponsors can benefit the creative sector at a time of dwindling public funds

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