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2019 Alumni Lecture - 'Leonard Cohen, philosopher'
Leonard Cohen is much celebrated as a musician and a poet. In this lecture, Professor Philipp Rosemann will explore the rich philosophy in the music of Leonard Cohen through the lens of 'Steer Your Way', from Cohen's 2016 album You Want It Darker.
When: Thursday, 07 February 2019
Research Seminar on Stein's Structure of the Human Person
The Structure of the Human Person (1932) was Stein's last public lecture series. We read a draft translation, which can be obtained from mette.lebech@mu.ie. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
When: Thursday, 20 December 2018
UNESCO World Philosophy Day 2018: Prof. John-Stewart Gordon 'AI and Ethics: Artificial Moral and Legal Personhood'
Followed by a Round Table Discussion and a wine reception. All are welcome!
When: Thursday, 15 November 2018
Annual Aquinas Lecture 2018: Prof. Jeremiah Hackett 'Situating Roger Bacon in Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy and Theology'
Th Annual Aquinas Lecture is organised by the Department of Philosophy at Maynooth University. It will be followed by a wine reception. ALL ARE WELCOME!
When: Thursday, 08 November 2018
Dean’s Lecture: Prof. AC Grayling, 'The Meaning of Brexit for the ‘Westminster Model’ and the Future of Democracy'
Renowned philosopher and cultural commentator, Prof. AC Grayling, will deliver this year's Dean's Lecture on the hot topic of Brexit.
When: Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Research Week
Maynooth researchers are taking on some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. From 8-12 October 2018, the University invites the public in – to hear about and engage with the rich body of multi-disciplinary research being undertaken right here in Maynooth, and the impact those discoveries are having across the globe.
When: Monday, 08 October 2018
Berkeley Lecture 2018: Prof. Sándor Fekete 'The Age of Algorithms: From IDEA Instructions to Altruism'
This is a joint event organized by the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Philosophy. The lecture will be followed by a wine reception. All are welcome!
When: Thursday, 27 September 2018
Philosophical Seminar: Prof. Douglas Berger 'The Philosophical Vocabulary, Polemics, and Vision of the Dao De Jing '
An event organized by the Department of Philosophy. All welcome!
When: Thursday, 26 April 2018
Philosophical Seminar: Mr David O'Brien, Ph.D. Candidate 'Philosophical Anthropology and Transhumanism'
An event organized by the Department of Philosophy. All welcome!
When: Thursday, 19 April 2018
Leonard Cohen, philosopher
Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series: “Leonard Cohen, philosopher”. Professor Philipp Rosemann explores the rich philosophy in the music of Leonard Cohen. Public welcome to attend
When: Wednesday, 18 April 2018