Taylor Swift and philosophy

What’s on offer?

This panel talk celebrates the launch of the new book, Taylor Swift and Philosophy, a fun and accessible discussion of the ideas and questions that arise from Taylor Swift’s life and work. Following the talk, there will be a Q&A with questions from the in-person and online audience.

What’s it about?

Taylor Swift’s music connects with philosophy in many ways: what is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a ‘‘philosopher’’?

You will hear from a panel of philosophy researchers who share a passion for Taylor’s music and learn about the wisdom that can come from her songs, bringing new perspectives to today's most important issues.

Who’s leading the event?

• Eline Kuipers, doctoral researcher in philosophy of mind at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.
• King-Ho Leung,  Lecturer in Theology, Philosophy and the Arts at King's College London.
• Georgie Mills, philosopher and songwriter studying for a PhD at Tilburg University, Netherlands.
• Catherine M Robb, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Tilburg University, Netherlands.
• Chaired by Jonathan Birch, Professor of Philosophy at LSE.

Open to

Open to all

Of particular interest to

Taylor Swift fans!

Event Booking details

This public event is free and open to all. This event will be a hybrid event, with an in-person audience and an online audience. For the in-person event: No ticket or pre-registration is required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. 

Event booking deadline

Registration for the online event will open after 10am on Monday 7 October.