Sign up for our taster day to discover what it's like to study PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) at degree level. You will meet current staff, students, explore campus and the benefits of studying at Reading.
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This event is free to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and eligible students can also receive a travel bursary to attend the taster day.
As an attendee, you will participate in three hands-on sessions:
Session 1: Hate Speech and Free Speech
Contemporary democracies are rife with hate speech. This phenomenon is particularly visible on social media, where hate speech? proliferates at increasing speeds and on an unprecedented scale. But what exactly is hate speech? How might hate speech harm its targets? What, relatedly, should the state do in response to hate speech? Should it implement laws banning hate speech? Or would doing so violate people’s right to free speech? Moreover, are hate speech bans a better response than simply using ‘more speech,’ or ‘counter speech’?
Session 2: Knowledge, Gender, and Race: Introducing Epistemic?Injustice
Thinking about what knowledge is can often seem like an abstract project, detached from the real world. But in recent times, so-called "social epistemology" has explored how social factors play a role in what we can know. In this talk, we will explore epistemic injustice: the idea that there are ways in which you can be harmed in social settings that relate to what you can know and say.
Session 3: Why Economics?
Economics is one of the most popular subjects at university—but what is it? Beyond inflation and interest rates, it explores how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions in a world of limited resources. At its core, economics is about understanding human behaviour and the choices we make—from parenting decisions to income inequality and climate change. This taster session provides a brief introduction to the subject, exploring its scope, real-world relevance, and the range of careers it can lead to. Whether you're considering studying economics or simply curious, this session offers a valuable insight into the discipline.
This taster day will be held at our Whiteknights campus. It will run from approximately 10:00 to 16:00 (or 17:00 with an optional campus tour), allowing you time to really immerse yourself in the subject and relevant department.
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