The Philosophers: Susan Stebbing

Michael Beaney (University of Aberdeen, King's College London), Siobhan Chapman (University of Liverpool), Peter West (Durham University), Clare Marie Moriarty (University College Dublin, Forum for Philosophy)

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The Philosophers: SUSAN STEBBING

A specialist in the philosophy of language and logic, Susan Stebbing was a pioneer of analytic philosophy. Her work built a bridge between the logic of Aristotle and that of the early twentieth century, because, in her words, ‘the science of logic does not stand still’. But she also made important connections between these technical fields and pressing social issues, writing not only for her fellow experts but the wider public, exposing the logical errors plaguing everything from political rhetoric to science communication. Join us to discuss the wide-ranging work and legacy of this remarkable thinker.

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Speakers

• Michael Beaney, Regius Professor of Logic, University of Aberdeen & Professor of History of Analytic Philosophy, Humboldt University
• Siobhan Chapman, Professor of English, University of Liverpool
• Peter West, Teaching Fellow in Early Modern Philosophy, Durham University

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Chair

• Clare Moriarty, Fellow, Forum for Philosophy & IRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Trinity College Dublin

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