The Iris Murdoch Society podcast

In 2017 A.N. Wilson was a guest at the Iris Murdoch Conference at Chichester. Here he is, in interview with Miles Leeson, reflecting on 'Iris Murdoch: As I Knew Her' 15 years after publication. If you want the full interview with audience questions and responses you can find it in this book. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Iris-Murdoch-Celebration-Miles-Leeson/dp/191297200X If you'd like a copy at a discount please email: ims@chi.ac.uk Andrew's book is here: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/a-n-wilson/iris-murdoch-biography/GOR004674835

Three experts discuss Iris Murdoch's philosophical perspectives, including her critique of moral concepts and the use of vivid images to understand human existence. They delve into the radical nature of her work, explore her departure from Oxford, and unravel the political dimensions in her protagonist's portrayal. The podcast also touches on language challenges in philosophical expression and addresses misconceptions about Murdoch's philosophy.

This podcast discusses 'Murdochland' - the locations, characters, and buildings that inhabit Murdoch's novels: London is central. Guests are Chris Boddington, author of 'Iris Murdoch A-Z' - a major reference work to all her characters, locations, and so much more ; James Jefferies, creator of irismurdoch.info - an online site dedicated to Murdoch's London, and Prof Anne Rowe co-author of 'Sacred Space, Beloved City: Iris Murdoch's London' and many other works on Murdoch. Anne's Book: www.cambridgescholars.com/sacred-space-beloved-city-15 Chris' Book here: https://murdochspeople.com/ James Website: https://irismurdoch.info

A talk at the Iris Murdoch Research Centre on the 20th anniversary of her death in 2019.

The first podcast from the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester hosted by the Director, Miles Leeson. Guests include Visiting Professor Anne Rowe, Visiting Fellow Frances White, and researcher Lucy Oulton.