A conference to honour and explore the myriad ways in which Spinoza has contributed to, and continues to contribute to, the history of philosophy. This inaugural event is in collaboration with the Oxford University Philosophy Society.

The event will feature talks from world-renowned Spinoza scholars and a programme of presentations from philosophy students from around the world. Click here to see the full programme.

Open to all - registration not required | Harold Lee Room, Pembroke College

Hosted by:

• Dr Hannah Laurens (Pembroke College Lecturer in Philosophy)
• Anna Mayer (2021, Philosophy and Theology)
• Ella-Rose Keith (2021, Philosophy and Theology)

Keynote Speakers:

• Professor Clare Carlisle (Kings College London) - 'Why Spinoza? And why now?'
• Professor Susan James (Birkbeck College London)  - 'Spinoza on Poetry and Imagination'

Presentations from:

• Leonardo Villa Forte - 'Searching for Spinoza's PSR'
• Johanna Alt - 'Rethinking Depression with Spinoza'
• Marianne Doherty - 'Why Trees Should Not Talk as Well as People'
• Akumjung Pongen - 'Spinoza's Ontology as Ecological Equality'
• Benjamin Kane - 'The Influence of Jewish Doctrine in Spinoza's 'Intellectual Love of God''

Lunch

If you would like to attend a free lunch during the day with the speakers and other attendees, please register here. Registration is not required for the rest of the conference.

Please note that some photographs will be taken during a short session in the afternoon. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let our organisers know at the beginning of the day or at lunchtime.

Programme