Month: January 2021
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An Intro Philosophy Course that Uses Podcasts Instead of Readings
Rani Lill Anjum, research fellow in philosophy at Norwegian University of Life Sciences, is trying something new with her introductory philosophy course this term:…
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Understanding Trans-Exclusionary Rhetoric in Philosophy with Help from J.K. Rowling
An insightful and entertaining video that explains why some of J.K. Rowling’s writings and statements are transphobic, and does so in a way that…
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When Will You Be Able and Willing to Travel for Work Again? (updated)
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New Philosophy Magazine: The Raven
The Raven is a new philosophy magazine supported by the department of philosophy at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) that aims to “revive a more…
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Philosophers’ Non-Profit Offers Online Critical Thinking Course
A Boston-area non-profit organization has created a free*, online, critical thinking course for students and teachers—a “boot camp for arguments”—based on a pedagogical technique…
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Petition Opposing Suspension of Tenure in Kansas (updated)
The faculty at the University of Kansas (KU) have organized a petition to pressure the provost and chancellor at the university to disavow the…
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Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the report on new and revised entries in online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books.
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Jim Edwards (1939-2021)
James “Jim” Edwards, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Glasgow, died earlier this month.
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Kansas Suspends Tenure Protections
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Humanities Myth-Busting
A new website offers free posters, postcards, and handouts that dispel misconceptions about humanities majors.
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A Publishing Guide for Graduate Students (guest post)
In the following guest post*, Perry Hendricks, a productive Ph.D. student at Purdue University, offers some advice for his fellow graduate students about publishing…
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A Guide for Organizing Online Philosophical Conversations (guest post)
When the pandemic pushed professional activities online, “we organized the ‘talks’ of conferences, but neglected the conversation,” writes Georgi Gardiner, assistant professor of philosophy…
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The Condition of Daily Nous
I’ve been receiving some queries about the site, so I thought a brief post was in order.
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Cuts at Ithaca College Include Philosophy
Following up on a fall announcement of pending faculty and program cuts, the administration of Ithaca College has released a draft proposal specifying who…