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Jowett Society
The Jowett Society is the university’s forum for the discussion of theoretical philosophy. The Society dates to the nineteenth century and was named in honour of Benjamin Jowett. Previous speakers include Russell, Wittgenstein, and Davidson. Admission is free and open to all. Contact us: jowettcommittee@maillist.ox.ac.uk.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers:
Joshua Loo (Oxford),
Ryan Kendall (Oxford),
Charlotte Dorneich (Oxford),
Amit Karmon (Oxford)
Timing: Fridays 3–5 pm of Full Term; drinks 5–6 pm; usually in the Ryle or Lecture Room, Radcliffe Humanities.
Web Address:
https://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/the-philosophical-society-/-jowett-society
Organising department: Faculty of Philosophy
Talks:
Friday 7 November 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 7 November 2025, 15:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Michael Potter (Cambridge)
Organiser:
Joshua Loo (Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Friday 5 December 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 5 December 2025, 15:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Frédérique de Vignemont (Institut Jean Nicod)
Organisers:
TBA
Hosts:
TBA
Friday 20 February 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 20 February 2026, 15:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Graham Priest (CUNY)
Organiser:
Joshua Loo (Oxford)
Host:
Joshua Loo (Oxford)
Friday 6 March 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 6 March 2026, 15:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Professor James Ladyman (Bristol)
Organiser:
Joshua Loo (Oxford)
Hosts:
TBA
Friday 15 May 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 15 May 2026, 15:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Jennifer Nagel (Toronto)
Organisers:
TBA
Hosts:
TBA
Friday 29 May 2025
Title TBC
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Date: 29 May 2026, 15:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Selim Berker (Harvard)
Organisers:
TBA
Hosts:
TBA
Editor:
Joshua Loo
