The Centre for Philosophy and Critical Thought, Goldsmiths University of London

Research Centre run jointly between the Departments of Sociology and English and Comparative Literature at Goldsmiths University, London


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CPCT Research Seminar 2025-26: ‘Music and Philosophy’

Image: Georges Braque, “Guitare et Verre” (1921)

We’re pleased to announce the commencement of our Research Seminar this year, which is devoted to the topic ‘Music and Philosophy.’ We’re holding this in a hybrid format so you can join us either in RHB 139 or online via Zoom. Please visit https://cpct.uk/2025-26/ for more details, including a detailed seminar plan, links to the readings, and the Zoom registration link. Free and open to the public as per usual.


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NEW PUBLICATION: “Singularity’s -Abilities,” a Special Dossier on Samuel Weber, Modern Language Notes: Comparative Literature Issue 139.5 (December 2024)



Dear Friends of CPCT,

We’re pleased to announce the publication of “Singularity’s -Abilities,” a Special Dossier of the Modern Language Notes: Comparative Literature Issue 139.5 (December 2024), which has just been made openly accessible on Project Muse. The dossier collects reworked versions of most of the talks that were delivered at a conference at CPCT (online) and co-organized with Northwestern University in December 2020 in celebration of Samuel Weber’s 80th birthday and in honor of his distinguished career and far-reaching influence on several generations of critical theorists now spread around the globe. The dossier also includes a new piece by Sam entitled “Transference: A Cliché?”.

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