Author Archives: stuartelden

New York Review of Books letter

Posted on June 4, 2010 by stuartelden

Yes, it’s about Middlesex. But the list of signatories is hugely impressive. Find it here. Just given a lecture in Pisa – a wonderful town with history, architecture, great food and great weather.

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Amazon recommendations

Posted on June 3, 2010 by stuartelden

These are usually pretty good – I guess I buy so much that it has a large dataset to work with – but today they have suggested I might like my own book…

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Updates to future talks

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

I’ve made a few updates to the speaking engagements page here, as well as removing the talks I’ve already given. A good discussion followed the talk at UCL earlier this week. Lots to think about. Off to Pisa tomorrow to … Continue reading →

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Graham Harman books

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

Graham Harman has several books coming out in the next few months… He mentions two on his own blog, but there are more… Towards Speculative Realism – collected essays and lectures The Prince and the Wolf – a book of discussions … Continue reading →

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Gaza Petition

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

There is a petition here. While it calls for an inquiry into the deaths, it is not just about the recent events, but the blockade as a whole. The original aim was over 200,000 signatures, which it has comfortable achieved. They are now … Continue reading →

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John McDonnell update

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

John McDonnell is only slowly getting enough nominations to stand for the Labour leadership. So far Ed Balls, Ed Miliband and David Miliband have been successfully nominated. That’s hardly a broad set of choices – all ex-cabinet ministers from the Brown … Continue reading →

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The Gaza flotilla raid

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

There are several reports on the deaths on the flotilla of ships in the eastern Mediterranean that are worth reading. And I don’t just mean those that condemn Israel’s actions – it’s also important to read those that take other views. … Continue reading →

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Middlesex updates

Posted on June 2, 2010 by stuartelden

The Save Middlesex Philosophy site has some important updates There is the text of the letter from the Vice Chancellor here. This is to update staff in the University as a whole about what is happening. There is a brilliant … Continue reading →

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Middlesex management intransigence

Posted on May 31, 2010 by stuartelden

On Friday evening 28 May, in a message to all university staff, vice-chancellor Michael Driscoll confirmed once again the definitive closure of all the Philosophy programmes, squashing recent suggestions that management might be prepared to reach some sort of compromise. … Continue reading →

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England v. Bangladesh at Lord’s

Posted on May 30, 2010 by stuartelden

Living in London has definite advantages. We’re only a few minutes walk from Westminster tube station, which is only four stops from St. John’s Wood, the stop for Lord’s – the “home of cricket”. England were playing Bangladesh, day four … Continue reading →

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