Philosophy as Therapy?

Bev Clack (Oxford Brookes University), John Skorupski (University of St. Andrews), Molly Macdonald

All welcome | Free to attend | First come, first served at the door

There is a rich tradition of claiming therapeutic powers for philosophy, but if philosophy is the love of wisdom, is ignorance bliss? Is philosophy only about sharp arguments and subtle distinctions, or can it help us find better ways to live? Join us as we discuss whether thinking philosophically can be a form of self-help.

Speakers
Beverley Clack, Professor in Philosophy, Oxford Brookes

Molly Macdonald, Lecturer in Literary Theory, QMUL

John Skorupski, Professor of Moral Philosophy, St. Andrews

Chair
Shahidha Bari, Fellow, Forum for Philosophy and Professor of Fashion Cultures, UAL