from UK Spinoza Circle…safe to say our CATnatuses (or unified catnatus!) have been strengthened

On my way back from talking about hinge epistemology at the St Andrews Arché Graduate Conference. Thanks to all of the speakers for their insightful talks, and to @megottschall.bsky.social and co for organising!
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Happy to share that my paper, "Spinoza's Simplest Bodies" has been published open access in Philosophy. Very grateful to @axdouglas.bsky.social and @asalgadoborge.bsky.social for extremely helpful comments!
doi.org/10.1017/S003...

Excited to present next week!

Against Identity Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the wo...

Little reminder that my book is coming out 19 June!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/456203...

I am happy to share that I have passed my viva 🥳 so the history of philosophy has now been completed. Well done everyone!

Only a week left to submit to the 14th Annual Arché Graduate Conference! More details here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/arche/event/... @standrewsphil.bsky.social #philsky

tomorrow!

We’re one month away from the Arché Graduate Conference submission deadline! Happy to share that Jonathan Schaffer (Rutgers) will be joining us as a keynote speaker! More TBA. Looking forward to submissions! #philsky #philosophy

Metaphysical Indeterminacy Conference
University of St Andrews, 17-18 June 2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!
See official webpage: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/arche/event/...

I don’t think he cites that exact section, but in his paper on Summum Bonum, Melamed does begin with similar sentiments on the methodology that Spinoza lays out in the TdIE and ties it to EI & V if I’m remembering correctly

I’m organizing a conference for philosophy graduate students—The 14th Annual Arché Graduate Conference! This will be a great opportunity for students to present their work, network, and spend some time on the charming Scottish coastal town, St Andrews! Please share with your network. #philsky

Tonight!