Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group, Week 1 (Empiricism and Conservatism)
The Oxford Conservative Thought (OCT) Reading Group is a non-partisan group devoted to academic exploration of small-c conservative political thought.

We welcome, and actively encourage, viewpoint diversity and constructive engagement across ideological divides (all good-willed participants are welcome!)

Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!

You can view our reading list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1-FnMPnWCQm3urAvD38jjRQkTEGA2EuSSjZjWm41Eszw/edit?usp=sharing

Week 1 focuses on the relationship between ‘empirical’ modes of reasoning and a conservative approach to politics, including the conservative critique of ‘rationalism’, with readings from Oakeshott.

The OCT meets weekly in term time on Fridays from 4-5:30pm.

Please register here to attend and we’ll send you the details of the room!

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Date: 24 January 2025, 16:00
Venue: Wadham College, Parks Road OX1 3PN
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organiser: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: jacob.williams@gtc.ox.ac.uk
Host: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Part of: Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.gle/FmpVU6UzGzqktcai9
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Jacob Williams