Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University)

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[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

📢 We're hiring! Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Philosophy at Lingnan University. Areas: ethics (value theory, normative, metaethics, applied) or philosophy of AI. Strong publication record required.
Review begins 20 July 2026
https://t.co/salAcOrFm0

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Lingnan University (HK) Philosophy is still taking postdoc applications (PPRF). Areas: aesthetics & phil of art, value theory, ethics of AI, normative ethics, metaphysics. Publications in philosophy journals required. 3-yr fellowship, rolling review: https://t.co/fx3ZoqeZj0

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

3-day conference on value theory at Lingnan U! Everybody is welcome (details in the poster)

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Interview with Prof Chiu Wai Wai at History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps https://t.co/7syHzWD0Sg

[Adam Gibbons @WallfacerAG]

We at the Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre are looking to hire a postdoc who specializes in the ethics of AI. The deadline to apply is March 2nd. See the link below for more information!

https://t.co/lTY97NgTJz

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

Lingnan University’s Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor in Philosophy of AI and/or Ethics of Risk.
Deadline: 12 January 2026 Apply: https://t.co/9b1eQEwJM4
#PhilosophyJobs #AIEthics #AcademicTwitter

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

🚨 HKCRC Hybrid Seminar: All Learning is Generative
Prof. Boris Babic (HKU) debunks the "Generative AI Myth".
📅 3 Nov 2025 🕔 4:45–6:15 pm (HKT) 📍 LKK105 & Zoom
#AI #MachineLearning

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

Join us for the Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre's Hybrid Research Seminar: "Maximising Rationality and Saving the Greater Number" by our new colleague Prof. Leora Sung (@LingnanU)!
📅 Oct 13, 2025 | 4:45-6:15 PM HKT 📍 LKK302 or Zoom (links in the pic)

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Join our own Prof. Peter Hawke for a seminar on “De Morgan’s Laws and Epistemic Language” on Sep 29, 16:45-18:15 HKT at LKK107 (Lingnan main campus) or via Zoom. All are welcome! #Philosophy #LingnanUniversity

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Exciting opportunity! Apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship at Lingnan University’s Philosophy Department. Monthly stipend of HK$28,400 + travel allowance. Deadline: Dec 1, 2025. See here for details: https://t.co/z8czMRL1Vo

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

Join us for a hybrid seminar with Prof. Nate Sharadin (The University of Hong Kong) on "The Default Argument for Cognitive Enfeeblement" - 22 Sep 2025, 4:45-6:15 PM (HKT) at LKK107 & Zoom 🎙️📚.

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Join us tomorrow for a hybrid seminar with Prof. Jacob Stegenga (NTU) on "Heart of Science"!
📅 Sep 15, 2025 (Mon) 🕔 16:45–18:15 (HKT)📍 LKK107 & Zoom
Scan QR or click link to join. All welcome! #PhilosophyOfScience #LingnanU

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

The MAAIF Orientation Day 2025 was held at M+ on Aug 27, welcoming our new cohort of MA students. View the photos here. #MAAIF #MAAIFOrientation2025

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

📚 Seeking a Research Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Lingnan University! Teach courses like Set Theory, Critical Thinking, or Philosophy of AI. PhD required, strong publication record preferred. Apply: https://t.co/ROdzkedphi #AcademicJobs #Philosophy

[Adam Gibbons @WallfacerAG]

If you know any students interested in doing a PhD in philosophy while specializing in ethics (especially areas like population ethics or animal ethics), please share this link for a funded PhD at Lingnan with them:

https://t.co/FJ8E5FxYR1

[Department of Philosophy (Lingnan University) @philosophy_LU]

Excited for the first event of the AY at Lingnan U's Dept of Philosophy! Join Prof. Andrew T. Forcehimes (NTU) for "Welfare and the Fittingness-First Program" on 11 Sept, 16:45-18:15. Hybrid: LCH115 & Zoom. All welcome! #LingnanU #Philosophy

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

New paper now published open access in ⁦@inquiry_ijp⁩ 📄
"Do we love humanity? And does this give us reasons to care about future generations?"
@AndreaSauchelli https://t.co/y06dMGcrWq

[Hong Kong Catastrophic Risk Centre (HKCRC) @HKCRC22]

New paper forthcoming in Utilitas by @AndreaSauchelli: Rule consequentialism and demandingness: The wrong solutions? (Open access) https://t.co/X4SyGWprHc

[Adrian K. Yee @adriank_yee]

Machine learning is increasingly being used to identify purported fake news & misinformation. I describe the intrinsic limits of these methods in light of distribution shifts that severely restrict the accuracy and legitimacy of these algorithms.

https://t.co/aSqXKJq0Ap

[Andrea Sauchelli @AndreaSauchelli]

New paper on pessimism and anti-natalism now available open access: https://t.co/IYPquwOjtv
#pessimism #anti-natalism #evil