BSHP Annual Conference

The BSHP Annual Conference, at which the Annual General Meeting is held, usually takes place in the spring at a UK university. Normally, we hold themed conferences and larger, general conferences in alternate years. Members are encouraged to submit an abstract when the Call for Papers is issued. Details of past conferences are here.

Animals and the Environment in the History of Philosophy
Annual Conference 2025
3-5 April
University of Cambridge

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Keynote Speakers

• Saloni de Souza
• Clare Mac Cumhaill
• Dalia Nassar
• Catherine Rowett
• Mara van der Lugt

Overview

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.

• How have animals and the environment been represented in the history of philosophy?
• How have past thinkers construed the relationship between humans and non-human animals?
• What is the place of the natural environment in the history of ethics and political philosophy?
• Is there anything the history of philosophy can teach us for our engagement with animals and the environment today

Programme

The full programme here.

Registration

Regitration is now open here

Further information

• All conference participants, including accepted speakers, must be BSHP members. However, you need not be a member in order to submit an abstract. For information on the BSHP and how to join please visit <www.bshp.org.uk/become-a-member/>.
• As signatories of the BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme, the BSHP will take steps to ensure gender balance among speakers and participants.
• As for all BSHP events, some funding is available for childcare. Information about claiming for childcare in order to attend the conference, will be announced in due course.
• Graduate students and unwaged members who are accepted speakers may apply for a bursary of up to £200. Details to follow.
• Venue information, including information about health and safety and accessibility, will be available soon.

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