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Radical Scepticism, Intellectual Courage, and Conspiracy Theory

16 September, 2026 - 17 September, 2026

This two-day conference will bring together leading scholars from around the world to discuss the relationship between radical scepticism, the virtue of intellectual courage, and conspiracy theories.

Confirmed speakers include:

Genia Schönbaumsfeld (University of Southampton)

Annalisa Coliva (UC Irvine)

Duncan Pritchard (UC Irvine)

Quassim Cassam (University of Warwick)

Miriam Schleifer McCormick (University of Richmond)

John Greco (Georgetown University)

Heather Battaly (University of Connecticut)

Joe Uscinski (University of Florida)

Taylor Matthews (University of Southampton)

Details

  • Start: 16 September, 2026
  • End: 17 September, 2026

Organisers

  • Taylor Matthews
  • Genia Schönbaumsfeld

Venue

  • Avenue Campus
  • University of Southampton, Highfield Road
    Southampton, SO17 1BF United Kingdom
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Planned Events

Details to be confirmed


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