2nd – 4th September 2026 : Public talks and events to complement the conference, open to all audiences

Society for European Philosophy Annual Conference

Manchester Metropolitan University, Business School

In collaboration with the Society for European Philosophy (SEP) annual conference The Transdisciplinary Philosophy Research Group (TPRG) at Manchester Met presents a series of events open to the public. Audiences are invited to explore contemporary philosophical ideas with leading international speakers

The Society for European Philosophy promotes the teaching, research and understanding of all areas of Modern European and continental philosophy. It provides an interdisciplinary forum where people working on a broad range of topics can come together and pursue ideas.

Wednesday 2nd September 4:30-6.00pm

Dr Rowan Williams (Magdalene College, Cambridge)

SEP welcomes former Archbishop of Canterbury, theologian and philosopher Dr Rowan Williams as he discusses the drama of human existence and the ethics of solidarity.

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Thursday 3rd September 4:30-6.00pm

Professor Judith Butler (University of California, Berkeley)

Judith Butler is Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School Department of Comparative Literature and the Program of Critical Theory at the University of California, Berkeley, specialising in19th and 20th century continental philosophy, social and political thought. Join us to hear Professor Butler talk about hope in philosophy and literature.

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Friday 4th September 2:15 - 3:45pm

Dr Josh Platzky Miller (Wits University) and Dr Lea Cantor (King’s College, London)

Following their collaboration on ‘The Future of the History of Philosophy’ ’ Dr Platzsky Miller and Dr Cantor will explore what we mean by ‘the history of philosophy’ and whether we should abandon the idea of a ‘Western Philosophy’.

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Organisers:

The The Transdisciplinary Philosophy Research Group (TPRG) brings together researchers in philosophy with those from other disciplinary backgrounds and areas with philosophical interests. The group recognises the interdisciplinary nature of much Modern European (or ‘Continental’) Philosophy.

It also recognises the productive ways in which researchers in other areas have appropriated and transformed this philosophical history. Our members undertake research in both traditional and non-traditional philosophical forms.

Supported by AHEAD

AHEAD is the public engagement programme of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Upcoming events : linktr.ee/aheadmmu

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