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CFP MA Masterclass Feminist Theory with Lynne Huffer 20 April 2017
CFP: Two-day PhD/ Research MA masterclass Feminist Theory with and around the work of Prof. dr. Lynne Huffer organised by the OZSW in cooperation wit...
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Discover Global and Comparative Philosophy at Thinking Planet 27 March 2017
Ever since the foundation of Leiden University in 1575, philosophy in Leiden has been committed to open-mindedness, dialogue, and comparative perspect...
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How Nietzsche loved fate 24 February 2017
One of the core concepts in the work of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is amor fati: the love of one's fate. PhD candidate Hedwig Gaasterland analyse...
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Leiden and Beijing in philosophical dialogue 20 January 2017
Between January 11th and 14th the Institute for Philosophy of Leiden hosted the second edition of the Beijing-Leiden Conference in Philosophy, devoted...
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Elsevier: Five Leiden humanities degree programmes rated best 10 October 2016
The Humanities Faculty bachelor’s degree programmes in History, and Greek and Latin language and culture were rated by students as the best. The maste...
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Two new English-taught bachelor’s programmes 05 October 2016
An English-taught bachelor’s programme is a perfect way to prepare for the international job market! Starting in September 2017, two new English-taugh...
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A PhD at 20 14 September 2016
Philosopher Stefan Buijsman obtained his doctorate this year at the age of 20 at the University of Stockholm, making him the youngest PhD in Sweden. H...
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Scholars and senators on the legitimacy of the Dutch Senate 05 April 2016
The Leiden Research Profile Area Political Legitimacy organizes a public symposium on the 12th of May 2016 on the legitimacy and future of the Dutch S...
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Global Interactions welcomes five new postdocs in 2016 16 February 2016
In November of last year Global Interactions made offers to five out of nearly 90 applicants for our grant-writing postdocs. We are pleased to announc...
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Honours Academy Star awarded to Jan Sleutels 09 October 2015
The third Honours Academy Star was awarded to Jan Sleutels during the opening ceremony of the academic year of the Honours Academy on Tuesday 6 Octobe...
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Philosopher and former professional football player: interview with Martine Prange 02 July 2015
Martine Prange isn’t just an academic lecturer at the Institute for Philosophy; she is also a former professional football player. She is currently st...
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Dorota Mokrosinska receives ERC Starting Grant 16 December 2014
Assistant professor Political Philosophy Dorota Mokrosinska has received the ERC Starting Grant for her project Democratic Secrecy: A Philosophical St...
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Relocation philosophy department 18 August 2014
After years of being housed in the Matthias de Vrieshof 4 building alongside the Witte Singel, the Institute for Philosphy will move to the Reuvenspla...
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NWO Veni grant for Thomas Fossen 07 August 2014
Dr Thomas Fossen (Institute for Philosophy) has been awarded with an NWO Veni grant for his research project 'Critical moments: How do events affect h...
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Cooperation Agreement with Beijing Normal University 05 June 2013
Recently the Institute of Philosophy and the Faculty of Humanities have signed a cooperation agreement with the College for Philosophy and Sociology o...