The Philosophical Society of England ( PSE ) was founded in 1913 by a group of largely amateur 'philosophers' concerned to provide an alternative to the formal university-based discipline. The society has passed through a series of changes in direction, including a period during which it offered distance-learning courses in philosophy (although it no longer does today). These courses caused a minor academic tussle in the 1950s over the status of its diplomas of associateship, triggered by an ill-advised attempt to award them to all the then UK university Philosophy Professors an honorary fellowship (FPhS).
20-472: The Philosopher is a long-running periodical, established in 1923 by the Philosophical Society of England . Originally in print format, following a split in the mid-2010s the publication now exists in two competing formats. The Philosopher is a long-running periodical that was established in 1923 in order to provide a forum for new ideas across the entire range of philosophical topics, in
40-440: A forum for new ideas across the entire range of philosophical topics, in the clearest and plainest language. Its first issue quoted A.S. Rappoport in A Primer of Philosophy (1904) that: There is a prevalent notion that philosophy is a pursuit to be followed only by expert thinkers on abstract subjects, that it deals with the pale ghosts of conceptions whose domain is abstract thought, but which have no application to real life. This
60-438: Is a mistake... Man sees the various phenomena of life and nature, forms conceptions and ideas, and then tries to reason and to find out the relation existing between these various facts and phenomena... When man acts in this way we say he philosophises. The Philosopher was the official publication of the Philosophical Society of England , a charitable organization founded ten years earlier in 1913. The society existed "to promote
80-487: Is co-organizing a mini UK-tour for Yale philosopher Martin Hägglund . The Philosopher The Philosopher is a long-running periodical, established in 1923 by the Philosophical Society of England . Originally in print format, following a split in the mid-2010s the publication now exists in two competing formats. The Philosopher is a long-running periodical that was established in 1923 in order to provide
100-493: The 2020 print edition helped bring his work to wide attention), Martin Hägglund , Michael Della Rocca , Steven Nadler , Dan Zahavi , Todd McGowan , Serene Khader , Fay Bound Alberti , Brooke Holmes , Catherine Wilson , Michael Lewis , Frederick Neuhouser and Lea Ypi . Historically interesting or notable articles that were identified and recovered by Martin Cohen for the online edition include: The editors-in-chief of
120-440: The 2020 print edition helped bring his work to wide attention), Martin Hägglund , Michael Della Rocca , Steven Nadler , Dan Zahavi , Todd McGowan , Serene Khader , Fay Bound Alberti , Brooke Holmes , Catherine Wilson , Michael Lewis , Frederick Neuhouser and Lea Ypi . Historically interesting or notable articles that were identified and recovered by Martin Cohen for the online edition include: The editors-in-chief of
140-529: The cause of 'Applied Philosophy' in the United Kingdom, who helped shepherd the society to its 100th anniversary, celebrated with a special conference in Malmesbury in 2012. The society has never aligned itself with any particular school of philosophy, nor is it a cover for any political, ideological, religious, or esoteric movement or interests. Membership is open to all interested persons who share
160-503: The clearest and plainest language. Its first issue quoted A.S. Rappoport in A Primer of Philosophy (1904) that: There is a prevalent notion that philosophy is a pursuit to be followed only by expert thinkers on abstract subjects, that it deals with the pale ghosts of conceptions whose domain is abstract thought, but which have no application to real life. This is a mistake... Man sees the various phenomena of life and nature, forms conceptions and ideas, and then tries to reason and to find out
180-555: The journal have been: Philosophical Society of England In the words of its founding statement, the Philosophical Society of England exists 'to promote the study of practical philosophy among the general public'. It aims to bring together professional philosophers and non-professionals, to bring philosophical ideas and problems to the public attention, and to encourage wider discussion of both traditional and topical philosophical issues. To carry out this function,
200-656: The online edition include Mel Thompson and Urmila Bhoola . The print and online edition of The Philosopher describes itself as a "forum for cutting-edge philosophical discussions to take place, prioritizing exciting up-and-coming thinkers as much as well-established leading figures." The publication is written for the general non-academic public, with a focus on accessibility. Topics range from core philosophical problems to discussions of current social and political issues. Recent contributors include Kathleen Stock , Mary Midgley , Timothy Williamson , Jason Stanley , Linda Martín Alcoff , Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (whose article in
220-652: The online edition include Mel Thompson and Urmila Bhoola . The print and online edition of The Philosopher describes itself as a "forum for cutting-edge philosophical discussions to take place, prioritizing exciting up-and-coming thinkers as much as well-established leading figures." The publication is written for the general non-academic public, with a focus on accessibility. Topics range from core philosophical problems to discussions of current social and political issues. Recent contributors include Kathleen Stock , Mary Midgley , Timothy Williamson , Jason Stanley , Linda Martín Alcoff , Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (whose article in
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#1732790243816240-452: The public attention, and to encourage wider discussion of both traditional and topical philosophical issues. As part of fulfilling these functions, the society founded The Philosopher as its own journal in addition to running local groups, lectures, workshops, and conferences. The Society, in its original form, ceased to exist in 2014, although its chairman at the time, Michael Bavidge, claimed both its name and assets for his own local group of
260-474: The relation existing between these various facts and phenomena... When man acts in this way we say he philosophises. The Philosopher was the official publication of the Philosophical Society of England , a charitable organization founded ten years earlier in 1913. The society existed "to promote the study of practical philosophy among the general public", to bring together professional philosophers and non-professionals, to bring philosophical ideas and problems to
280-407: The society published its own journal, The Philosopher , set up local groups for lectures and discussions and held regular conferences, often free of charge. The journal continues to be published to this day, with recent notable contributors including Mary Midgley , Timothy Williamson , and Jason Stanley . Its most high-profile president has been Professor Brenda Almond , known for her work in
300-570: The society's aims. Under the chairmanship of Newcastle-based philosopher Michael Bavidge, the Philosophical Society of England continues to run events, workshops, and reading groups around the country, and especially in London and Newcastle upon Tyne. It currently collaborates with various other public philosophy bodies, including the Newcastle Philosophy Society, Bigg Books, and The London Philosophy Club. In October 2019, it
320-425: The society, the 'Newcastle Group'. A series of arguments internal to the Philosophical Society of England in 2014, lead to the publication being split into two formats; an online-only edition, led by long-term editor Martin Cohen , and an initially print-only but soon print-and-online edition, originally led by PSE chair Michael Bavidge. Both publications claim to be direct continuations of The Philosopher prior to
340-408: The split. The purely online edition of The Philosopher describes itself as "a forum for short, original, brilliant and accessible articles". Articles are edited for clarity by the editorial team, with a focus on making content "clear to the interested reader". The online-only edition publishes articles on a wide range of philosophical topics, as well as book reviews. Recent notable contributors to
360-405: The split. The purely online edition of The Philosopher describes itself as "a forum for short, original, brilliant and accessible articles". Articles are edited for clarity by the editorial team, with a focus on making content "clear to the interested reader". The online-only edition publishes articles on a wide range of philosophical topics, as well as book reviews. Recent notable contributors to
380-539: The study of practical philosophy among the general public", to bring together professional philosophers and non-professionals, to bring philosophical ideas and problems to the public attention, and to encourage wider discussion of both traditional and topical philosophical issues. As part of fulfilling these functions, the society founded The Philosopher as its own journal in addition to running local groups, lectures, workshops, and conferences. The Society, in its original form, ceased to exist in 2014, although its chairman at
400-515: The time, Michael Bavidge, claimed both its name and assets for his own local group of the society, the 'Newcastle Group'. A series of arguments internal to the Philosophical Society of England in 2014, lead to the publication being split into two formats; an online-only edition, led by long-term editor Martin Cohen , and an initially print-only but soon print-and-online edition, originally led by PSE chair Michael Bavidge. Both publications claim to be direct continuations of The Philosopher prior to
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