Month: July 2020
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Philosophers On GPT-3 (updated with replies by GPT-3)
Nine philosophers explore the various issues and questions raised by the newly released language model, GPT-3, in this edition of Philosophers On, guest edited by Annette…
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No Escape from Metaphysics
I think the contemporary [metaphysics] scene is thriving. But you still run into critics of metaphysics. I find these critics genuinely puzzling. Let me…
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$1.45 Million Grant Won for Project on Philosophy of Science and Theology
Meghan Page, assistant professor of philosophy at Loyola University Maryland has won a grant of $1,455,601 to support her project, “Building Foundations in Science-Engaged Theology:…
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Philosophy Department and Others Targeted by Cuts at Canisius College
John J. Hurley, the president of Canisius College, a private liberal arts college in upstate New York, has announced that the school plans on laying off faculty,…
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Philosophers Elected to the British Academy
Several philosophy professors are among the 2020 class of fellows of the British Academy.
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How Do Moral Philosophy Courses Affect Student Behavior?
Do college philosophy courses in ethics affect the real-world choices of the students who take them? A trio of philosophers recently took up this question and have…
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Yes, There’s Still Time to Design an Excellent Fall Course (guest post by Paul Blaschko)
It’s almost August (sorry!). Do you know what you are doing in your courses this fall? Don’t panic. Paul Blaschko is back with another guest…
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Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The report on new and revised entries in online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books…
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Philosophy Reality TV
Philosophy has had turns on television talk shows, sitcoms, and sci-fi dramas, but a recent news item might prompt thoughts of the possibility of a…
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New Journal: AI and Ethics
A new interdisciplinary academic journal, AI and Ethics, aims to “promote informed debate and discussion of the ethical, regulatory, and policy implications that arise from…
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Mini-Heap
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Philosophy, Employment, and the Public Good (guest post by Alison Assiter)
“Educating students in philosophy and the humanities is a public good. We need people who think analytically and imaginatively and in unusual ways.”
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Hybrid & Online Teaching: Four Helpful Workshops
Julia Staffel, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Zak Kopeikin, a new graduate of the PhD program there, recently conducted…
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John “Jay” Reuscher (1930-2020)
John Alfred Reuscher, known to many as Jay Reuscher, professor emeritus of philosophy at Georgetown University, died last month owing to complications from COVID-19.
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Cullity from Adelaide to ANU
Garrett Cullity has just moved from the University of Adelaide to take up a position as professor of philosophy at Australian National University (ANU).
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Open, Live, and Online Philosophy Events Spreadsheet
This is a reminder to list events on the Open, Live, and Online Philosophy Events Spreadsheet.