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Education
The Philosophy of Law Department is responsible for various courses both in the Bachelors and the Masters.
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Nicholas Vrousalis, 'Exploitation: A Primer'
Political scientist Nicholas Vrousalis (Leiden University) reviews the recent literature on exploitation. He istinguishes between three main species of exploitation theory: (a) teleology-based (including harm and mutual benefit) accounts, (b) respect-based (including mere means, force, rights, and fairness)…
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Douglas Berger new professor of Comparative Philosophy
Starting September 1st, philosopher Douglas Berger will be professor of Comparative Philosophy at the Leiden Institute for Philosophy. His appointment marks a new direction for research and education in philosophy at Leiden University.
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Contact
The department Philosophy of Law is located at the Kamerlingh Onnes Gebouw.
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Jan Boersema
Science
boersema@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5650
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Political Science
The Institute of Political Science is a vibrant department with nearly 70 academic staff in Leiden and nearby The Hague.
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Wouter Kalf
Faculty of Humanities
w.f.kalf@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2232
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About the programme
The programme consists of 60 EC, to be completed in one year.
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Politics and economics central in new Philosophy specialisation
Philosophy has an important contribution to make to society, says Professor of Practical Philosophy Glen Newey. You need people who can think clearly, certainly in positions of power and authority. Newey stresses that “there will always be a place for philosophy”. An introduction to the practically…
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Accessibility buildings Faculty of Science
All buildings are open again from Thursday 25 May.
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Video: Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Leiden University
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) in Leiden is a unique interdisciplinary master’s programme, considering topics of freedom, justice and citizenship in the 21st century. Watch this video to learn more about the programme!
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The Secular Outlook
The Secular Outlook describes what moral and political secularism means. It paints the image of a world view in which state and religion are kept well separated.
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Admission and Application
Find out how to apply for Philosophy of Knowledge at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.
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Admission and application
Find out how to apply for Philosophy of Law at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.
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Admission and application
Find out how to apply for Philosophy of Humanities at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.
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Introducing Didi van Trijp
Didi van Trijp started her PhD project at LUCAS in October 2015. Her PhD project is part of A New History of Fishes. A long-term approach to fishes in science and culture, 1550-1880, a project directed by prof. dr. Paul Smith.
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Mark Rutgers
Faculty of Humanities
m.r.rutgers@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1628
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Leiden2022: European City of Science
Leiden2022 is a 365-day science festival for everyone who has a sense of curiosity. Scientists from Leiden University will be making a major contribution. On 10 November, Leiden2022 presented the programme for the coming year, when Leiden will be European City of Science.
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Josette Daemen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.a.m.daemen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Mardet van Gennip
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
mgennip@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Da Jin
Faculty of Humanities
d.jin@umail.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Annemie Halsema
Faculty of Humanities
j.m.halsema@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Maurits de Jongh, Is Political Liberalism Self-Defeating?
Political scientist Maurits de Jongh (Leiden University/Sciences Po) argues that political liberalism is self-defeating as a framework of justification for liberal conceptions of justice. He explores how the framework's self-imposed criterion of acceptability in the eyes of all reasonable citizens leads…
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Douglas Berger
Faculty of Humanities
d.l.berger@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Chinese delegation visits Faculty of Science
Leiden University strengthens the collaboration with the Chinese Xi’an Jiaotong University. The Chinese delegation visited the Faculty of Science to talk about collaborations in the field of life science and data science.
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Leiden European City of Science in 2022
The title of European City of Science was officially handed over to a delegation from Leiden in the Italian city of Trieste on 6 September. Leiden will be the science capital of Europe for the year 2022. The EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), the largest interdisciplinary science conference in Europe, will…
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Chinese exchange professors meet Faculty of Science
Two professors from China joining the research and education in Leiden, two Leiden professors going to China to share their knowledge and experiences in return. This is the exchange professorship between the Faculty of Science and Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU). This week, all four professors got…
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Faculty of Science reinforces collaboration in China
The Faculty of Science has reinforced the collaboration in China during a group trip late November. Representatives from four institutes visited ten Chinese top universities and interviewed over 130 students in PhD workshops in Beijing and Shanghai.
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Faculty of Science reinforces collaboration in Indonesia
Early November, a delegation of the Faculty of Science visited two Indonesian universities to shape the collaboration in bioscience. The Faculty also opened a new Indonesian office in Yogyakarta.
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Faculty of Science celebrates Chinese New Year
The Faculty of Science celebrated the Chinese New Year on 26 January, with an event that was organised together with the Leiden Science China community. After a warm welcome and New Year Wishes by Dean Geert de Snoo, visitors could participate in various activities, such as a calligraphy lesson.
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Margaret Moore will give the annual Centre for Political Philosophy lecture
On Thursday 3 March , Prof. Margaret Moore will give the annual Centre for Political Philosophy lecture.
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Veni grant for research on ‘lost pearl’ in Buddhist philosophy
University lecturer in Chinese and Comparative Philosophy Jingjing Li has been awarded a Veni grant for her research on feminist theories within the Buddhist philosophy of consciousness-only. Jingjing Li explains her plans and the importance of her research.
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Statistics & Data Science (MSc)
The master’s programme Statistics & Data Science provides students with a thorough introduction to the general philosophy and methodology of statistical modelling and data analysis. The programme has two specialisations: Data Science and Statistical Science.
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Perspectives on the Philosophy of Time
Conference
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LUCIP Lecture: The Wind in the Sails: Vīrya in Bodhicāryāvatāra
Lecture
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MOOC on the dilemmas of science
Scientists are regularly confronted with issues of integrity. You can learn all about the subject in a free online course.
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Name Faculty of Science flaunts on facade of phase 2A
Since Thursday 19 October, the name Faculty of Science flaunts on the façade of phase 2A! We are getting closer and closer to the completion of the impressive new Gorlaeus Building.
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Rethinking Political Obligation. Moral Principles, Communal Ties, Citizenship
Why obey the state? Dorota Mokrosińska presents a fresh analysis of the most influential theories of political obligation and develops a novel approach to this foundational problem of political philosophy, an intriguing combination of the elements of natural duty and associative theories.
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Aristotelian semantics – truth and meaning in the Darwinian era
The leading argument of this doctoral thesis is that Aristotle’s text De Interpretatione is of methodical relevance for present-day philosophical thinking. In the era of science and technology, the status of philosophy has become problematic.
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Bibi van den Berg
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
b.van.den.berg@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9031
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What is Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Perhaps you are completely new to the concept of Liberal Arts and Sciences, or perhaps you are familiar with the Liberal Arts colleges of the United States. So, what actually is Liberal Arts & Sciences, and why has it become so popular in the Netherlands in recent years?
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Programme structure
The two-year programme is a challenging combination of general advanced courses, practical modules such as teaching assistance and conferences/workshops, a personal course profile, and research.
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Programme structure
Dutch Studies is a unique bachelor’s programme in which you will quickly acquire fluency in spoken and written Dutch at a high academic level, at the same time gaining deep understanding of the culture and history of the Netherlands.
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Ana Parrón Cabañero
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.parron.cabanero@umail.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727