How far did Godwin have an impact on Mary Shelleys Frankenstein (1818) and what does it tell us about how she thought about his principles, and his life.
Experts from Oxford University discuss the life and times of William Godwin (1756-1836), philosophical anarchist, novelist and intellectual.
A discussion of Godwins relationships with unconventional women; and his Victorian attitudes towards his daughter, Mary Shelley and his wife, Mary Wollstonecraft.
Experts from Oxford University discuss the life and times of William Godwin (1756-1836), philosophical anarchist, novelist and intellectual.
The first part in this series gives a biography of the writer William Godwin, exploring his background and the key points from his life.
Experts from Oxford University discuss the life and times of William Godwin (1756-1836), philosophical anarchist, novelist and intellectual.
The Third Annual Oxford Fulbright Distinguished Lecture in International Relations, International Relations in Science and Medicine, Case Study I: The Uganda Cancer Institute was delivered by Dr Harold E. Varmus, Director, US National Cancer Institute, at 5.00 pm, Friday 3 May 2013 at the Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College, Oxford.
This half-day workshop discussed the contributions of constructivism and what the future constructivist research agenda might look like. The Convenor was Professor Andrew Hurrell.
Session One: ‘The Role of Agency in Constructivism’
Professor Kathryn Sikkink, (McKnight Presidential Chair in Political Science, University of Minnesota and Visiting Professor, Blavatnik School of Government). Discussant: Mr Max Thompson (Oxford DPIR). Chair: Professor Duncan Snidal (Oxford DPIR).
Session Three: 16.00 to 16.45
Professor Martha Finnemore (University Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University), Are legal norms distinctive and what do they add to the analysis of political change? Discussant: Dr Travers McLeod (Oxford DPIR). Chair: Professor Andrew Hurrell (Oxford DPIR).
This half-day workshop discussed the contributions of constructivism and what the future constructivist research agenda might look like. The Convenor was Professor Andrew Hurrell.
Session One: 14.15 to 15.00
Professor Kathryn Sikkink, (McKnight Presidential Chair in Political Science, University of Minnesota and Visiting Professor, Blavatnik School of Government), The Role of Agency in Constructivism. Discussant: Mr Max Thompson (Oxford DPIR). Chair: Professor Duncan Snidal (Oxford DPIR).
This half-day workshop discussed the contributions of constructivism and what the future constructivist research agenda might look like. The Convenor was Professor Andrew Hurrell.
Yves Daccord, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivers a lecture co-hosted by ELAC, the Oxford Martin Programme on Human Rights for Future Generations and the Oxford Humanitarian Group.
Yves Daccord discusses the humanitarian response to recent international crises such as conflict in Syria, and explores the ethical and strategic challenges for ICRC. The event is chaired by Dr. Hugo Slim, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Law, Ethics and Armed Conflict.
Speaker: Professor Nils Holtug (Copenhagen)
The second annual Oxford Graduate Political Theory Conference was on the theme of The Politics of Equality, and was held at Nuffield College on 25 April and at the Department of Politics and International Relations on 26 April.
Chair: Dr Stuart White
Discussant: Paul Billingham (DPhil candidate, Oxford)
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