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The Royal Institute of Philosophy - The London Lectures 2021: Expanding Horizons

October 28 Leah Kalmanson (University of North Texas)
How to Change Your Mind: The Contemplative Practices of Philosophy

The methods of philosophy may be associated with practices such as rational dialogue, logical analysis, argumentation, and intellectual inquiry. However, many philosophical traditions in Asia, as well as in the ancient Greek world, consider an array of embodied contemplative practices as central to the work of philosophy and as philosophical methods in themselves. Together we will survey a few such practices, including those of the ancient Greeks as well as examples from Jain, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions. Revisiting the contemplative practices of philosophy can help us to rethink the boundaries of the discipline, the nature and scope of scholarly methods, and the role of philosophy in everyday life.



Leah Kalmanson presents the first lecture in the 2021 London Lecture Series: Expanding Horizons
Philosophy in the Anglophone world is in a period of unprecedented change. If the twentieth century was one of increased specialisation and narrowing of concerns, the twenty-first looks like being one of expanding horizons.
This year we have asked a diverse range of philosophers from different fields, countries and traditions to offer their suggestions for ways in which this expansion might most fruitfully be pursued. We will hear about philosophers who have been unjustly neglected, questions and problems that have escaped our attention, other traditions and disciplines we can learn from, novel or neglected methods and more.
Whether you’re new to philosophy or deeply steeped in it, these stimulating and accessible talks will provide you with fresh insights and ideas.


Audience members will be able to ask questions through the You Tube chat function, which will then be answered live.
Chair: Julian Baggini