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FIRE sheds new light on the pension debate
FIRE isn’t just about wealth, but about time, choice, and security. What does financial independence reveal about work, happiness, and the future of retirement?
- Friday 17 Apr 2026
- General
Reopening of the Spinoza House brings philosophical heritage back into the spotlight
Reopening highlights Spinoza’s enduring relevance on freedom and society, with Han van Ruler’s involvement and royal attention to philosophical heritage.
- Thursday 9 Apr 2026
- In the media
Ethical Consumption: A Moral Duty or an Ethical Fable?
Is ethical consumption possible? Jamie van der Klaauw was a guest on De Nacht is Zwart to discuss the paradox of ethical consumption: ethical or elitist?
- Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
- In the media

Double your Degree with Philosophy: Information Session #2
ESPhil offers you the unique opportunity to double your bachelor degree by partaking in the Bachelor in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline. Visit us!
- Monday 11 May 2026, 15:00 - 16:00
- Introduction
OZSW Annual Conference
The 13th annual OZSW conference will be hosted fully in-person by the Erasmus School of Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands) on May 19-20.
- Tuesday 19 May 2026, 09:00 - Wednesday 20 May 2026, 17:00
- Conference
ENCODE/EDDY workshop: Democratic Innovations
The aim of this workshop is to bring together experts on specific types of and questions about democratic innovation.
- Thursday 21 May 2026, 09:30 - 16:30
- Workshop