
Congratulations Aidan Ryall: "Historical Significance" published in Australasian Journal of Philosophy
The School of Philosophy congratulates current PhD student, Aidan Ryall, on the recent publication of her article "Historical Significance" in the esteemed Australasian Journal of Philosophy on 27…

Recent Awards, Prizes and Research Achievements
Congratulations to the following members of the School community: Kirsten Mann was awarded the Australasian Association of Philosophy Annette Baier Prize for 2026 (given each year for…

'Taking Risks for Others', a succesful Jack Smart Lecture
On 30 July, Lara Buchak delivered the annual Jack Smart Lecture, “Taking Risks for Others”, to a large audience. Choosing for others is simple when outcomes are certain: we need only know what is…

Sending Our Best Wishes to Seth and Josh
Long-time faculty member and former Head of School, Seth Lazar, has left ANU to take up a post at the School of Government and Policy at Johns Hopkins University. We wish Seth and family well as they…

Members of School of Philosophy awarded important prizes
It has been an incredible time for the School of Philosophy with some of its members receiving important recognitions lately:Professors Christian Barry and Katie Steele received the Laurance S.…

Philip Pettit delivers keynote addresses in the United States
Professor Philip Pettit delivered two major invited lectures in the United States during November 2025. On 13 November, he presented the keynote address on Corporate Responsibility at the annual…

Alan Hajek delivers keynote at AIPS 2025 in Hangzhou
Professor Alan Hajek presented a keynote address at the 2025 International Academy for the Philosophy of the Sciences (AIPS) Conference in Hangzhou on 28 October. His lecture, A Chancy Theory of…