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Support for Canadian Graduate Students on Strike
A Canadian graduate student in philosophy writes in about how graduate students at several institutions are “on strike for a substantive money raise because our funding is incredibly low.” (more…)
Charles Parsons (1933-2024)
Charles D. Parsons, professor emeritus of philosophy at Harvard University, has died. (more…)
Emmanuel College Dissociates from Cofnas
Emmanuel College, Cambridge University has “cut ties” with Nathan Cofnas, a philosopher on a Leverhulme Trust fellowship there, because of his research on race and intelligence. However, Cofnas retains his fellowship as part of the Faculty of Philosophy at the university, so it is unclear whether this is merely a symbolic gesture by the college or a decision that af..
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Daniel Dennett (1942-2024)
Daniel Dennett, professor emeritus of philosophy at Tufts University, well-known for his work in philosophy of mind and a wide range of other philosophical areas, has died.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Fails Its Faculty and Its Students
Mark D. Gearan, president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, has removed political theorist Jodi Dean from her courses because she authored a pro-Palestinian blog post, published on April 9th. (more…)
Philosophers in Administrative Positions
A few months ago during a discussion here about the demand for philosophers, the importance of philosophers in high-level administrative roles came up. (more…)
Bergès Wins Global Professorship
Sandrine Bèrges, professor of philosophy at Bilkent University, has been awarded one of eight “Global Professorships” by the British Academy. (more…)
Jackson from Toronto Metropolitan to Saint Louis University
Elizabeth Jackson, currently assistant professor of philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University, will be moving to Saint Louis University, where she will be associate professor of philosophy. (more…)
The End of the Future of Humanity Institute (updated)
The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) at the University of Oxford closed earlier this week. (more…)
Say Hello to this Philosopher’s ExTRA
Appropriately enough, Luciano Floridi (Yale), known for his work in the philosophy of information and technology, may be the first philosopher with a… well, what should we call this thing? (more…)
Robert M. Adams (1937-2024)
Robert M. Adams, Professor Emeritus of philosophy at Yale University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has died. (more…)
Philosophers Among New NEH Grant Recipients
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the winners of its latest round of grants. (more…)
“Why Philosophy?” Kate Manne
Kate Manne is interviewed by Céline Leboeuf. (more…)
New: First Generation Philosophers
A new website features autobiographical essays by philosophers who were first-generation college students. (more…)
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Joseph H. Shieber (1970-2024)
Joseph H. Shieber, professor of philosophy at Lafayette College, has died. (more…)
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Are We Less Rankings-Obsessed Than We Used To Be?
“Is there a way to reduce the obsession over rankings in our discipline?” (more…)
Kogelmann from West Virginia to Purdue
Brian Kogelmann, currently an assistant professor in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virgina University, has accepted a position as associate professor of philosophy and political science at Purdue University. (more…)
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Three Philosophers Named Guggenheim Fellows
Three philosophers have been named Guggenheim Fellows. (more…)
Snedegar from St. Andrew to Virginia
Justin Snedegar, currently senior lecturer of philosophy at the University of St. Andrews, has accepted a position as associate professor of philosophy at the University of Virginia. (more…)
When the Text Tickles You
Every once in a while it happens. (more…)
New Virtue Ethics Center at Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame has announced the creation of the Jenkins Center for Virtue Ethics. (more…)
“Why Philosophy?” Veronika Z. Nayir
Veronika Z. Nayir is interviewed by Céline Leboeuf. (more…)