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Faculty of Theology and Philosophy

School of Philosophy

The School of Philosophy believes it has a responsibility to provide a forum to discuss and debate the important moral and political issues that we face.

Each year the School invites highly respected national and international thinkers to participate in its conferences, seminars and public lectures.

Distinguished international guests have included Simon Critchley, Stephen Mulhall, Susan Neiman and Susan Mendus. Notable national speakers such as Robert Manne, Raimond Gaita, and Guy Rundle have also participated.

Australia needs places where good things happen in philosophy, where we can come together to think about and question the things that matter to us. It is our hope that the School of Philosophy comes to be seen as such a place.

The Simone Weil Lectures on Human Value

The Simone Weil Lectures on Human Value are held in Sydney and Melbourne each year, inviting a distinguished international scholar to give a lecture and seminar at ACU National . . .

2012 APRA Conference

In 2012, the School of Philosophy at ACU will host the fifth Australasian Philosophy of Religion Association (APRA) Annual Conference. This will be a significant international conference featuring an array of esteemed international scholars working in the field of philosophy of religion

Levinas on God- Winter semester 2012

Unit to be co-taught by Professor Kevin Hart and Professor Richard Kearney in June and July 2012.

Philosophy Fortnightly Research Seminars 2012

Each fortnight, the School of Philosophy holds a regular research seminar that unites the national ACU philosophical community via videoconference. The seminar is an opportunity for post-graduate students, staff and invited guests to present their research . . .

The Wednesday Lectures

Each year the School of Philosophy runs a free public lecture series addressing a theme or issue of contemporary relevance and importance for the community . . .

Other Events

As well as holding regular annual events, the School of Philosophy has been proud to host a number of national and international conferences, guest speakers and philosophy seminars . . .