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Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport
Professor Stephen Mumford from our Department of Philosophy and Associate Professor Sheree Bekker discuss the impact that Ilona Maher is having on women's sports and perceptions of femininity, fragility.
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The need for methodological pluralism in epidemiological modelling
In a new paper in Global Epidemiology, Durham authors apply methodological pluralism to predictive modelling in epidemiology.
Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff – challenging the foundations of science through philosophy
Our ‘Spotlight On’ series highlights some of our pioneering researchers who are leading transformative work. Professor Philip Goff from our Department of Philosophy is challenging the long-held quantitative focus of physical science through his work on consciousness.
Dr LaCroix's article is published by the Philosophical Studies Journal
In this (open access) paper, LaCroix argues that language is necessary for robust value alignment, exploring the consequences of this claim in the specific context of the value alignment problem for artificial intelligence.
Professor Eddy awarded AHRC Northern Bridge Grant
Prof Matthew Daniel Eddy awarded AHRC Northern Bridge grant to fund research on 19th century race, data and empire.
Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think
Professor in Philosophy of Science Peter Vickers reveals the results of four surveys asking experts if they think there's intelligent life beyond Earth.
Philip Goff participates in a high profile public debate!
Philip Goff participated in a high profile public debate on the topic of 'Beyond God and Atheism.'
Professor Emily Thomas visits the USA
Head of Department Professor Emily Thomas attends Liberal Arts Summit.
Halloween in Philosophy
As a department, Philosophy regularly host wider student experience events throughout the academic year. The aim of these events is to bring our learning community together for a relaxing evening out.
The most recent wider student experience was held on Thursday 31st October 2024 in the Kingsgate Lounge at Durham Student Union.
Below is a few more images from the event.
Professor Peter Vickers uncovers new method to measure global scientific consensus
A team of international researchers led by Professor Peter Vickers from our top-rated Philosophy department has developed a breakthrough method for gathering and analysing global scientific opinion with speed and precision.
Dr Greg Lusk named Associate Editor
Dr. Greg Lusk has been named and Associate Editor at world-leading philosophy journal: The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (BJPS).
Professor Matthew Tugby has published a new short book!
Matthew has published a new short book called 'Teleology', which is part of the Elements in Metaphysics series (Cambridge University Press).
