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

@HumanitiesUoS, @unisouthampton, @EpistemicAngst

Genia Schönbaumsfeld is giving the Newman Centre Annual Lecture in Philosophy of Religion @ucddublin on 16 April, entitled "The Best Scientific Evidence is Just Nothing - Wittgenstein's Critique of Scientism and Evidentialism in Religion! ucd.ie/newman/newsevents/new…

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

And finally, the PI, Genia Schönbaumsfeld, is talking to us about Kierkegaard’s conception of intellectual courage or “Dialectical Fearlessness”!

The third speaker of the day is Rick Furtak (Colorado College), who is discussing “‘The Courage of One’s Emotions’: Kierkegaardian Amor Fati”.

Our second speaker of the day is John Lippitt (Notre Dame and Pardubice), whose talk is entitled “Obstacles to Courage: Kierkegaard, Social Comparison and the Vices of Pride”.

Kicking off the day is @jichikawa (UBC), who is talking about “Epistemic Anxiety, Epistemic Courage, and Conspiracy Theories”!