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# Join the open lecture of Prof. Bence Nanay

## 11 November 2026, on campus or online

[Register now](https://join.usi.ch/en/master-philosophy-open-lecture#form)

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### We are happy to invite you to our open lecture on 11 November 2026 from 3:30 pm to 6:15 pm CET

The open lecture is born to be a **safe and friendly space for every student** who wants to have a taste of one of our classes. The Master in Philosophy is glad to welcome you with the help of **Prof. Bence Nanay** and his lecture **“Beliefs and Emotions”**.

Here is the abstract of the lecture:

*"Emotions and beliefs are often contrasted: beliefs are rational, emotions are not. Beliefs are ‘cold’, emotions are not. And so on. We examine the feasibility of any such contrasts and, more generally, the question about what entities we should posit to explain our mental life.”*

The Open Lecture will be held **on campus in Room Multiuso - Theology's building in Campus Ovest, Via Buffi 13 Lugano;** for those that are not able to attend in person, there's the opportunity to follow the lesson also online. 

To attend either in presence or online, please **register by filling out the form on this page.**

If you choose to attend the lecture remotely, we will send you an email to the Zoom meeting a couple of hours before the event. Alternatively, if you prefer to join us on campus, please arrive 20 minutes early for check‑in.

**For further questions you can get in touch with map@usi.ch**

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