Philosophy and Psychiatry Summer School 2024: Mind, Value and Mental Health (2 Day event)


This interactive two-day programme will focus on the following themes: Delusion (keynote topic), Philosophical Perspectives on Depression, Mental Disorder and Creativity, Neurodiversity and the Political Economy of Normal Functioning, The 'Insanity Defence' and the Criminal Law, What is Expertise by Experience? and Precision Psychiatry Throughout the event, participants will engage in an intellectually stimulating environment featuring guest lectures and seminars. Presentations – each of which pairs a philosopher with an expert from outside philosophy including clinicians, scientists and people with lived experience – are informal and designed to encourage substantial dialogue with and among the audience. To be held in the state-of-the-art new Anniversary Building situated alongside the river at St Hilda’s College.

This interactive two-day programme will focus on the following themes:

Delusion (keynote topic)
Philosophical Perspectives on Depression
Mental Disorder and Creativity
Neurodiversity and the Political Economy of Normal Functioning
The ‘Insanity Defence’ and the Criminal Law
What is Expertise by Experience?
Precision Psychiatry

Throughout the event, participants will engage in an intellectually stimulating environment featuring guest lectures and seminars. Presentations – each of which pairs a philosopher with an expert from outside philosophy including clinicians, scientists and people with lived experience – are informal and designed to encourage substantial dialogue with and among the audience. To be held in the state-of-the-art new Anniversary Building situated alongside the river at St Hilda’s College.

This unique opportunity beckons for those eager to question, explore, and learn at the forefront of contemporary philosophical inquiry.

The summer school will run in person on 18-19 July 2024. Places are strictly limited and offered on a first come, first served basis; due to the collaborative nature of the programme, remote or hybrid attendance will not be possible. A flexible range of residential and non-residential packages are offered to suit participants’ needs. The final date for registration is 3 June 2024 if all places are not filled earlier; if registrations exceed the maximum number, a waiting list will be in operation.

Summer School Fees in 2024:
Registration only: £299 (early bird rate £269 when booked before 13 May 2024)
Gala Dinner and Drinks Reception only: £60 (early bird rate £54 when booked before 13 May 2024)
Residential package (two nights including evening meals): £856 (early bird rate £685 when booked before 13 May 2024)

The registration fee includes:
Attendance at all sessions on 18-19 July 2024
Lunch and refreshments on 18-19 July 2024
Internet access (wi-fi) at St Hilda’s College
Summer School resource pack
Certificate of Attendance (on successful completion of the programme)

Additional item
Tickets to the Gala Dinner and Drinks Reception can be purchased at an additional cost (see above)

The residential package includes the registration fee and benefits plus:
En-suite Bed & Breakfast accommodation at St Hilda’s College for two nights (either 17 and 18 July 2022 OR 18 and 19 July 2022)
Evening meal at St Hilda’s College on chosen dates
Ticket to Gala Dinner and Drinks Reception on 19 July 2024