The Ethics of Doubt

The first article from Genia Schönbaumsfeld and Cæcilie Varslev-Pedersen's special issue of @Phil_MDPI has been published! Eleanor Helms (@CalPoly) discusses 'Misinformation and Existential Meaning in Kierkegaard and Arendt'. mdpi.com/journal/philosophie…

It’s already been a week since the project hosted a fantastic two-day conference on Radical Scepticism, Intellectual Courage, and Conspiracy Theory @SotonPhilosophy! Here are some snapshots:

The project is hosting an exciting two-day conference next week on radical scepticism, intellectual courage, and conspiracy theories! The programme is below. @SotonPhilosophy @HumanitiesUoS @EpistemicAngst

At the Forms of Knowledge in Wittgenstein conference at @kieluni next week, Genia Schönbaumsfeld will be giving a talk entitled "Der Zweifel verliert nach and nach seinen Sinn" (Doubt Gradually Loses its Sense). This conference is part of the 8th ILWG-Forum. @SotonPhilosophy

Last week, the project hosted a workshop on conspiracy theories and hinge epistemology. It was a great event, with fascinating talks from our speakers! Here are a couple of photos from the day: @SotonPhilosophy @HumanitiesUoS @ERC_Research

This Wednesday (20th May), Genia Schönbaumsfeld is giving a talk at the Pint of Science festival in Southampton, entitled 'How Conspiracy Theories Take Hold". Come along if you're in the area! Event details can be found here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/ho…

Next week (15 May), the project is hosting a workshop entitled "Conspiracy Theory and Hinge Epistemology". We have a great line-up of speakers on all things conspiracy theories, hinges, and Wittgenstein! ethicsofdoubt.org/event/cons… @EpistemicAngst @QCassam

Genia Schönbaumsfeld was a recent guest on the Wandering Thoughts podcast, where she discussed scepticism, Kierkegaard, conspiracy theories, and the importance of intellectual virtues! Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=Utc2Ix--… @EpistemicAngst @QCassam @HumanitiesUoS

Genia Schönbaumsfeld is giving a talk entitled "Dialectical Intrepidity" at "The Faculty of All Faculties: Re-Imagining Moral Imagination" workshop at @NewCollegeofFL from 8-9 May 2026! More info here: philevents.org/event/show/14…

Genia Schönbaumsfeld and Cæcilie Varslev-Pedersen are guest editing a special issue of Philosophies on the topic of Kierkegaard, Doubt, and Virtue in a Time of Crisis! More info here: mdpi.com/journal/philosophie… @SotonPhilosophy

At the 2025 @HTLGIFestival @IAI_TV, Genia Schönbaumsfeld gave a fascinating talk on Wittgenstein, science, and religious belief. Watch it here: iai.tv/video/after-science-h…

We're delighted to be hosting a two-day conference from 16-17 September 2026 entitled "Radical Scepticism, Intellectual Courage, and Conspiracy Theory". You can find more information about our speakers and the event here: philevents.org/event/show/14…

We are hiring!! A 2-year fixed term research fellow position is available on the project. For more info and how to apply, see here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.asp…

At this year's @HTLGIFestival in London, Genia Schönbaumsfeld had a busy weekend, participating in a great debate with @TWilliamson55 and @njenfield on evidence and truth, and also giving an interesting talk on Wittgenstein, religion and truth! @SotonPhilosophy @HumanitiesUoS