Postgraduate "Work In Progress" Seminar
Postgraduate Work-In-Progress SeminarA weekly seminar for Philosophy postgraduates to present their in-progress work, followed by a well-spirited trip to the pub. OverviewThe WIP provides a risk-free and supportive space for postgraduates to present their work and receive feedback from other graduates and faculty.
Attendance optional but highly recommended. All postgraduates are welcome to present or attend -- whether MA, MPhil, PhD, Visitors, etc. Useful InfoThe WIP is a unique opportunity for graduates to develop their presenting and writing skills, take risks, test out ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers.
Presentations need not be watertight or polished pieces at all. You are encouraged to present work at all stages of the writing process. Should you present?Are you a postgraduate? Then yes, you should present. |
NEXT TALKBen Long (PhD) Scepticism Thursday 04/06/2026 5pm - 6:15pm S1.50 ORGANISERS |
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Reading group: Kant meets “Sex, Love, & Gender”
Reading group: Kant meets “Sex, Love, & Gender”
We cordially invite you to a reading group centred on Helga Varden’s widely acclaimed book “Sex, Love, and Gender: A Kantian Theory” (2020). In it, Varden proposes an ambitious assessment of Kant’s moral, legal, and political philosophy, claiming it can provide a robust framework for intimate life as well as a progressive account of gender identity, bodily autonomy, and sexual rights. To do so, Varden insists, we must, of course, also “overcome Kant’s own mistakes” and “identify and overcome Kant’s own binary positions and, consequently, his cisism, sexism, and heterosexism”.
We’ll read selected chapters from Varden’s book alongside other relevant articles, starting with Mari Mikkola’s 2011 paper, “Kant on Moral Agency and Women’s Nature”. (If you have suggestions or requests, do share!) Just a quick note: we’re no experts on Kant’s practical philosophy – and you don’t need to be either. We’re simply hoping for some refreshing insights on this confrontation between Kant and “Sex, Love, and Gender” (without diving into the primary texts together).
Meetings will take place every other Tuesday at 5 pm, starting on 29 April. If you’re interested, please email map.philosophy@warwick.ac.uk or scan the QR code on the poster to join the WhatsApp group!