Is Philosophy shaped by a fixed canon, or its history? Join us in person to explore a fresh perspective.

Annual Cottingham Lecture

History of Philosophy: Rethinking the Canon

A Lecture by Professor John Marenbon

History of philosophy usually amounts to the study of a canon of authors, chosen from a perspective within the contemporary discipline. John Marenbon will ask whether a genuine history of philosophy - one suitably sceptical about the identity of its subject - may be more valuable not only as history, but also for philosophers.

Join us at the University of Reading for an engaging evening of discussion and reflection on the nature of philosophical inquiry and the way the history of philosophy is studied.

Whether you are a student, academic, or simply interested in philosophy, this is an excellent opportunity to hear from a leading scholar in the field and connect with others who share your interest.

Event details

Schedule: 18:00 - 19:30: Palmer 109 (Public Lecture)

Palmer Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, RG6 6EW

Speaker bio:

John Marenbon is Senior Research Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, Visiting Professor at the Università della Svizzera Italiana and Honorary Professor of Medieval Philosophy Emeritus in the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the British Academy. His recent work includes The Oxford Handbook of Medieval Philosophy (editor); Pagans and Philosophers: the problem of paganism from Augustine to Leibniz; How Medieval Thinkers Analysed Cultural Differences (forthcoming); Facts and States of Affairs (forthcoming).

Organised by the Department of Philosophy

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