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School of Advanced Study

Uniting nine institutes at the University of London to form the UK's national centre for the support and promotion of academic research in the humanities

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Our Institutes
Our nine dynamic and innovative institutes are a driving force for research and knowledge sharing across the humanities in the UK and beyond.
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Libraries

Libraries
Our specialist research libraries and Senate House Library form one of the world's most significant collections in the humanities.
Libraries

Support for Researchers

Support for Researchers
We provide an unparalleled array of research support for humanities scholars at every career stage, from postgraduate student to senior scholar.
Support for Researchers

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Our extensive programme of seminars, lectures, and conferences feature world-leading scholars and thinkers. Most events are free and open to the public.
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Study with Us

Study with Us
We offer University of London MA, MRes, LLM, MPhil, and PhD degrees in a wide range of humanities subjects within a vibrant learning community.
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Irrationality, Covid, conspiracy theories and imperfect cognitions

Talking Humanities

Irrationality, Covid, conspiracy theories and imperfect cognitions

Why do irrational beliefs spread so easily? Professor Lisa Bortolotti investigates.

Talking Humanities, the School of Advanced Study's flagship digital publication, covers groundbreaking humanities research throughout the UK.

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Research Directory

Our Directory of Research and Expertise is the first stop for anyone seeking experts or further information about projects managed by the School of Advanced Study.

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Naming and Necessity Revisited - Prof. Saul Kripke

Videos and Podcasts

Naming and Necessity Revisited - Professor Saul Kripke​

In this talk Professor Saul Kripke presupposed knowledge of Naming and Necessity and revisited some of its more controversial points. He also addressed some misinterpretations and discussed statements and characterisations he made that needed modification, correction, or further elaboration.

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From Syria with Love

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