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
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…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books… (more…)
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…)
Mind Chunks
2023 Survey Results: Graduate Student Income (guest post)
How do current graduate students in philosophy PhD programs perceive their financial situation? (more…)
Does Cutting Philosophy Help A University’s Budget?
“More than a year after its faculty cuts, enrollment at Emporia State has fallen 12.5 percent even though enrollment at other public institutions in the state rose 2 percent.” (more…)
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NDPR Now Welcomes Book Review Proposals
Last month’s discussion of book reviews discussed, among other things, the decline in the number of reviews published by Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews (NDPR). A policy change may reverse that trend. (more…)
APA-led Class Action Lawsuit Prevails
In February, a judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit known as American Philosophical Association et al. v. District of Columbia. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books… (more…)
Helping Philosophy Grad Students on Strike (updated)
As we noted last week, graduate student workers at Boston University (BU) have gone on strike to demand increased stipends and improved benefits. (more…)