Northeastern University London Philosophy Virtual Taster Lecture

This free virtual taster lecture is designed for Year 11 and Year 12 students who are thinking about their next steps and want to explore whether philosophy might be the right subject for them. It offers an accessible introduction to university-level philosophy in an online format.

The session focuses on the theme of personal identity and the self, asking what it means to be you when people change physically and mentally over time. It introduces some of the key questions philosophers ask and shows how these ideas connect to wider debates in neuroscience, economics, and law.

By the end of the lecture, attendees should have a clearer sense of what studying philosophy involves and whether it could be a good fit for their interests and future studies.