Philosophical Society of England
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President: Prof Brenda Almond BA MPhil doc.hc (Utrecht)
Vice Presidents: The Very Revd Edward Carpenter KCVO MA DD PhD; The Revd E. P. Davies MA MEd APhS Martin W. Hughes MA MPhil FPhS; Prof Michael Moran BA FCP; Sir Eric North JPM
Council: Michael Bavidge BA BD FPhS (Chair of Council); Norman Bacrac BSc; Alan Brown BPhil (Oxon) (General Secretary); Martin Cohen BA PGDip PGCE PhD (Journal Editor); Frederick Holman BA (Hon. Treasurer); Rupert Holman BA PhD (Membership Secretary); Zenon Stavrinides BA MPhil PhD)
In 1913 a number of professional
scholars and amateur philosophers founded The Philosophical Society
of England 'to promote the study of practical philosophy among the
general public'. The Society helps to bring together professional philosophers
and non-professionals, to bring philosophical ideas and problems to the
public attention, and to encourage wider discussion of both traditional
and topical philosophical issues. To carry out this function, the Society
publishes its own journal, The Philosopher, sets up local groups for lectures
and discussions and holds regular conferences, often free of charge. The President is Professor Brenda Almond, well known for her work in the cause of 'Applied Philosophy' in the United Kngdom.
The Society aligns itself with no particular
school of philosophy, nor is it a cover for any political, ideological,
religious or esoteric movement or interests. Membership is open to all
interested persons who share the Society's aims. The cost of ordinary membership
is £15 per annum (low waged, £10): this includes receipt of
The Philosopher which is normally published twice each year. A higher rate
of £24 per annum applies to institutional subscribers such as libraries.
Members are also entitled to participate in the running of the Society,
to set up and join local groups, to review recent philosophy books for
the Journal, and vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Local Groups form an important part of the Society's activities. Members are encouraged to establish new local groups, in conformity with the principles of the Society, and to pursue its objectives. There are Local Groups at present active in Minnesota, USA, in Melbourne, Australia, and in London, Sussex and Newcastle in the UK. The Society welcomes everyone who has a serious interest in philosophy.
Members are entitled to receive the Journal and to run local philosophical groups, and they are eligible to participate on the Council. The membership records are kept by the Membership Secretary, Rupert Holman, and members are asked to contact him via the email or postal address below with details of any change of address.
The cost of membership is £15 per annum (£10 for the low paid or unwaged). A higher rate of £24 per annum applies to institutions such as libraries, and members who wish to do so can, of course, add a donation for any amount in addition. Annual subscriptions are due on the 1st of January each year and should be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr Frederick Holman, at the below address. The Treasurer urges all members to make out a Standing Order, as printed regularly in the Journal, and will also send a form for this if requested.
If you would like further information about the Society or have general enquiries about membership, please contact the Chairman: Michael Bavidge, 6 Craighall Dene Road, Newcastle NE3 1QR United Kingdom email: M.C.Bavidge@Newcastle.ac.uk |