December 2017
What Proportion of Philosophy Majors Are Women? (guest post by Eric Schwitzgebel)
The following is a guest post* by Eric Schwitzgebel, professor of philosophy at University of California, Riverside. It first appeared at his blog, The Splintered Mind.
Mini-Heap
Lots of good stuff lately, so here’s another edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to discuss. (more…)
“The Jeremy Bentham” Will Visit the Met
When 18th-Century philosopher Jeremy Bentham made arrangements for his head and skeleton to be preserved, clothed, and available for display at University College London, it was because he thought that the human body should be (more…)
Philosophical Dialogues
J: Hey, whats’ up?
M: Hey. I wanted to tell you that I think it would be great to bring back the philosophical dialogue. (more…)
Mini-Heap
Once again, here’s the latest edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to discuss. (more…)
Eileen O’Neill, 1953-2017 (obituary by Christia Mercer)
The following is an obituary for philosopher Eileen O’Neill, who died last week, by Christia Mercer, the Gustave M. Berne Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University and Director of the new Center for New Narratives of Philosophy, which is itself motivated by Eileen O’Neill’s work. (more…)
Taylor from Penn State to Vanderbilt
Paul C. Taylor, currently professor of philosophy and African American studies, as well as associate dean of undergraduate studies, at Penn State, has accepted a position as W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. (more…)
Reporting of Sexual Assault and Harassment in Philosophy (updated)
I recently saw a post on social media comparing the current deluge of accusations of sexual harassment and assault being made and taken seriously in entertainment, news media, and politics, with how little of that seems to be happening in philosophy. (more…)
Philosophers Against Factory Farming – A Fundraiser Competition
Last year, a group of graduate students at Rutgers set up a fundraising competition for philosophy departments to support the Against Malaria Foundation. It raised nearly $60,000. This year, the same group of students has set up a new fundraising competition, Philosophers Against Factory Farming. (more…)
Chaospet (Daily Nous Philosophy Comics)
Philosopher Named Booker Prize Chair
Kwame Anthony Appiah, professor of philosophy and law at New York University, has been named chair of the judges for the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, one of the world’s most well-known literary awards. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the weekly report of what’s new at some useful online philosophy resources. (more…)
Stockholm Philosophy Faculty Awarded Nearly $8 Million in Grants
Faculty members in the Philosophy Department at Stockholm University (SU) have recently been awarded a total of SEK 62.1 million (approximately US$ 7.93 million) over the next 3 to 6 years for philosophical research. (more…)
A Remembrance of Jerry Fodor, 1935-2017 (guest post by Georges Rey)
The following is an obituary for philosopher Jerry Fodor, who died earlier this week, by Georges Rey, professor of philosophy at the University of Maryland. (more…)
Mini-Heap
Here’s the latest edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to discuss. (more…)
Sanders Foundation Announces 2017 Epistemology & Mind Prize Winners
The Marc Sanders Foundation has announced the winners of it 2017 Epistemology and Philosophy of Mind prizes. (more…)