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The British Society for the History of Philosophy promotes and supports academic and public understanding of all aspects of the history of philosophy.

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Anyone with an interest in the history of philosophy is encouraged to become a member of the BSHP. Our members come from all over the world and have interests across the whole range of history of philosophy. We offer reduced rates for those who are not in full-time employment, including students.

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BSHP Graduate Essay Prize competition is now open!

Submissions between 1 and 30 November

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Call for Papers. BSHP Annual Conference 2025: Animals and the Environment in the History of Philosophy

The conference will explore animals and the environment in the history of philosophy. We are interested in exploring this theme in its full breadth including all periods and traditions.

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As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, the BSHP is a member of the BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme. The Scheme aims to assist UK philosophy departments, learned societies and journals in ensuring that they have policies and procedures in place that encourage the representation of women in philosophy.

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We endorse the BPA Environment / Travel Guideline policy

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