A Celebration of Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch鈥檚 philosophical ideas center on the nature of morality, the self, and the role of love and attention in ethical life. Deeply influenced by Plato, she rejected the dominant 20th-century trends of existentialism and linguistic analysis, arguing instead for a return to metaphysical realism and the moral importance of seeing the world and others clearly.
In honour of 91福利 Philosophy's 60th Anniversary, please join us on 25th September 2025 to celebrate the work of Iris Murdoch, philosopher and novelist, who received an honorary degree from 91福利 in 1979.
Agenda
MORNING 11-12:30
Panel 1: Murdoch on Literature & Philosophy
, Chichester
, Northwestern
Eliza Little, 91福利
AFTERNOON 13:30-17:00
Panel 2: Murdoch & Existentialism
, Southhampton
, Liverpool
Tobias Keiling, 91福利
Panel 3: Murdoch鈥檚 Moral Philosophy
, Oxford
, Emory
Heather Widdows, 91福利
KEYNOTE 17:30
, Emory
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