Corpus Christi College Philosophy Society

The Corpus Christ College Philosophy Society gathers all philosophers in college for regular events and friendly conversation. Events include an Invited Speaker Series, Work in Progress Talks, Philosophy Breakfasts, and an Alumni Tea.

Corpus Christi has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence in philosophy, with a distinguished history of producing some of the world's most eminent philosophers. The college's commitment to philosophical inquiry is reflected in its impressive range of research programs, seminars, and events. The Philosophy Society count around 50 members, from undergraduate students studying for a number of joint schools degrees (PPE, Classics, Maths & Philosophy, PPL), and postgraduate students enrolled in the BPhil, MSt, or DPhil, as well as early career researchers, two Tutorial Fellows, and the Wilde Professor of Mental Philosophy and Sekyra and White's Professor of Moral Philosophy.

All members of college working or interested in Philosophy are welcome to our events, which are intended to be friendly and accessible to all. Please contact Professor Mark Wrathall or Professor Marion Durand if you have any questions about attending an event.

Events held throughout the year include:

Invited Speaker Lectures

These are held each term and bring in philosophers from outside Corpus to present their current research in a way that is intended to be accessible to all from first year undergraduates to more seasoned researchers. The lectures are followed by a Drinks Reception and a Dinner in the SCR (those wishing to attend the dinner should RSVP marion.durand@philosophy.ox.ac.uk, student meals will be partially subsidised).

Work in Progress Talks

These are held once a term or more. They offer an informal and friendly venue for Corpuscles to present their current work at any stage of the writing process and to receive feedback. Please get in touch if you are interested giving a presentation.

Philosophy Breakfast

These are held twice a term. They are a casual gathering to discuss philosophy informally over breakfast. Just collect your breakfast as you normally would in Hall and join the philosophy table - and the discussion!

Alumni Tea

This is held in Trinity Term. Those who come, including both current students and alumni, can enjoy drinking tea, listening to a talk in the Auditorium, and discussions in the Garden. The aim is to foster intergenerational relationships between current and former students.

Trinity 2023

Week 2 (Thursday 5 May)

Alumni Tea and Guest Lecture: Mr Roger Sutcliffe (Philosophy & Modern Languages, 1972) and Dr Nigel Warburton "Philosophy for Children: Empowering the next generation" - tea and cakes from 4pm, lecture at 4:45pm followed by drinks reception, Auditorium

Past Events

Trinity 2022

Week 5: Alumni Tea and Guest Lecture: Alice Crary (New School) "My Brilliant Friends: The entangled lives and enduring achievements of the women who read philosophy at Oxford during World War II" - tea and cakes from 4pm, lecture at 4:45pm followed by drinks reception, Auditorium

Week 7: Work in Progress Seminar: Zijian Zhu, " The Conclusion of Practical Reasoning is an Action" - 5pm, Rainolds Room

Hilary 2022

Week 2: Philosophy Breakfast

Week 4: Work in Progress: Henry Straughan, "'But pain somehow passes into pleasure, and the wretched rejoice at finding something by which they are tormented': Leibniz on the psychology of damnation and the complaint of the damned"

Week 5: Philosophy Breakfast

Week 7: Invited Speaker: Adrian Moore, "Immortality and Infinity" - 5pm, Rainolds Room followed by Drinks and Dinner

Michaelmas 2022

Week 5: Inaugural Invited Speaker Lecture: Professor Ursula Coope, "Is happiness cumulative over time? Some ancient arguments that it is not"

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Alumni Tea