HumanitiesHumanitiesThe Philosophy of Penelope Mackie: A Memorial ConferenceDescriptionPenelope Mackie (1953-2022) was a long-time member and former Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham. Her philosophical contributions span the areas of (1) essence, modality, identity; (2) philosophy of mind; (3) causation and counterfactuals; and (4) free will and determinism. A superbly perceptive critic, Penelope is best known for her 2006 book How Things Might Have Been. Her most recent work provides invigorating contributions to debates about neo-Aristotelian essentialism (in constructive opposition to the work of Kit Fine), Transworld identity, persistence, and the nature of perceptual experience. This conference will celebrate Penelope’s life and work.
Theology and Religious Studies Distance Learning Residential Seminar 2024DescriptionThe annual residential seminar gives you the opportunity to attend seminars and lectures and there is time to use the library, and to soak up the atmosphere of the University of Nottingham. Inexpensive accommodation is provided on campus for those who require it. Nottingham is conveniently located in the English East Midlands with good transport links, and the beautifully landscaped University Park is a very pleasant place to stay for a few days. Please see the timetable for full details of the programme. For enquiries, please email [email protected].
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