Public Philosophy and Outreach
CategoryJournalists and Philosophy
“Why is that philosophy is glaringly absent in Indian newspaper journalism that otherwise seamlessly synthesises ideas from numerous disciplines while discussing a topic?” (more…)
New: “This Is the Way”
This Is the Way is a new podcast on Chinese philosophy. (more…)
Learn from Experts How To Bring Philosophy to the Public
Philosophers will have the opportunity to learn from experts in longform writing, op-ed writing, trade books, and podcasting how to communicate their ideas to a broader audience at a summer program offered by the Marc Sanders Foundation. (more…)
Offering Free and Low-Cost Philosophy Programs to the Public
Wisdom’s Edge Foundation is a non-profit organization that “brings philosophy to the edges of society.” (more…)
Philosopher Takes Practical Steps to Address Gender Inequality
Ajume Wingo, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, founded the non-profit company PridePads to help women in Cameroon combat gender issues.
NeuroDiving: a Show about Neurodivergence and Philosophy
NeuroDiving is a new philosophy podcast, radio-quality in its production, about neurodivergence. (more…)
How Not To Intervene In Public Discourse (guest post) (several updates)
“I think that philosophers (and other intellectuals and academics) can sometimes offer valuable contributions to public discourse. Still, I think this letter is a paradigmatic example of how not to do so.” (more…)
The Philosophy Garden (guest post)
A group of philosophers at the University of Birmingham have a new project: The Philosophy Garden. (more…)
Guess Which Philosopher Got Booted From Twitter/X (Multiple Updates)
A philosopher recently got banned from Twitter/X. Can you guess who it is?
Here’s a hint: just remember that Twitter/X is currently our best known approximation of Bizarro World. (more…)
Learning How to Get Your Philosophical Ideas on the Air
Suppose you’re a philosopher, and suppose you have an idea for a philosophical story or segment for a show you listen to or watch. How do you get that idea from inside your head to actually on the show? How do you get on the show? (more…)
The Fourth Branch (guest post)
“We shouldn’t attempt to fit ‘outreach’ or ‘engagement’ into one of the existing three categories . It doesn’t fit neatly into those categories. And, more importantly, all of us should be doing it as part of our jobs, not just a few of us. We are in an all-hands-on-deck situation.” (more…)
Ethics Center Hires Director of Storytelling and Public Engagement
The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University has brought on reporter, audio producer, podcast host, Peabody-award nominee, and educator John Biewen as its “director of storytelling and public engagement.” (more…)
The Power of a Good Press Release
Last month, something unusual happened to an academic philosophy article. (more…)
Philosophy Organization Serves Women Recovering from Homelessness and Prison, and Others
Wisdom’s Edge Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to bring philosophy-based classes to people who do not have access to traditional university offerings in philosophy. (more…)
“New Work In Philosophy” Launches
A new multimedia newsletter for “disseminating and discussing new work in philosophy” went live today. (more…)
Trade Secrets: From Academic Literature to Trade Books (guest post)
Erik Angner, professor of practical philosophy at Stockholm University, has authored a book intended not mainly for academic readers, but for the general public—a trade book, as they’re known. Switching from writing academic articles and getting them published to writing How Economics Can Save the World and getting it published was a process he found surprisingly ..
FTX, Moral Philosophy, Public Philosophy
Does the FTX debacle hold lessons for moral philosophers? For those interested in public philosophy? (more…)
The Philosopher Advising Billionaires on Philanthropy
“Advising billionaires on how to give away their money and encourage them to give more is definitely not where I saw my life going.” (more…)
Over 450 Academics Sign Statement Opposing Animal Exploitation
Over 450 academics, many of whom work in moral and political philosophy, have signed onto the “Montreal Declaration on Animal Exploitation.” (more…)
New Director of Royal Institute of Philosophy
The Royal Institute of Philosophy, a charitable organization focused on bringing philosophy to the public, has announced that it has a new director. (more…)
New: “Thinking Hard & Slow” Podcast
The Royal Institute of Philosophy (RIP) has launched a new podcast, “Thinking Hard & Slow.” (more…)
New Show Gathers Philosophers to Discuss the News
“Philosophy Takes on the News” is a new podcast that brings a few philosophers together for each episode to discuss various news stories. (more…)
Philosophers for Ukraine Project
Anton Tarasyuk, a Ukrainian, currently in Kyiv, with an MA in philosophy, is part of a group launching the project, “Philosophers for Ukraine.” (more…)
When Philosophizing in Public, Remember How Strange We May Seem
Philosophers have a long history of being misunderstood by others. The risk of dangerous misunderstandings have led some philosophers in previous eras to take a variety of strategies—careful phrasings, flattery, literary devices, understatement, pseudonyms, running away—to avoid getting in trouble with the masses or their rulers. (more…)
UMass to Create Center for Philosophy and Children, High School Philosophy Summer Program
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is creating a Center for Philosophy and Children, and part of its development is the piloting of a summer philosophy program for high school students that will serve as a “bridge-to-college experience” for the participants. (more…)
New: Philosophy Podcast on Migration Ethics
There’s a new political theory and philosophy podcast: “Migration Ethics.”
New Philosophy Magazine Releases Inaugural Issue
The first issue of The Raven: A Magazine of Philosophy has been published. (more…)
Having a Say in What You Believe and Finding “New Ways of Being”
One way philosophy professors try to interest new students in philosophy is by appealling to the idea that philosophy can help them be more independent thinkers, to take control over or responsibility for their own thoughts, to have more of a say in what they believe. (more…)