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Recent News

Society News
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Members’ visit to a sister organisation, the Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society, May 2025

Published: 24th March 2025

In partnership with a sister organisation – Manchester Lit & Phil – we are planning a trip to Manchester in May 2025.

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The 223rd AGM took place on March 19th, the final meeting for this session.  

Published: 24th March 2025

One new Council member was elected (Aileen Walker). The current Council comprises of thirteen members. Details of current Council members […]

Lecture Reviews

What has happened to the democratic intellect? The neglect of knowledge in Scottish educational policy – Professor Lindsay Paterson

Published: 14th March 2025

The quality of Scottish school education is “not what we’d want it to be.” Also, “The quality of the analysis of the Scottish educational system is abysmal.” Attainment levels in our schools at all levels are falling

Our History

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow was founded in 1802 “to aid the study, diffusion, and advancement of the arts and sciences with their applications”.

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Membership brings free access to all talks as well as other benefits. After each talk you can meet the lecturer and other society members over a glass of wine.

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR STUDENTS AND UNDER 25'S