April 2021
Jargon & Citation in Philosophy
A study of papers published in academic science journals on the topic of “cave science” found that “papers containing higher proportions of jargon in their titles and abstracts were cited less frequently by other researchers.” (more…)
$2 Million Gift Endows Kierkegaard Chair at St. Olaf
The Department of Philosophy at St. Olaf College will soon have a new endowed position—the Kierkegaard Chair in Christian Philosophy—thanks to a $2 million gift to the school. (more…)
To φ Or Not To φ
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Edmund Gettier (1927-2021) (updated)
Edmund L. Gettier III, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has died. (more…)
Devastating Cuts at Laurentian University To Philosophy & Many Other Programs
Following years of extraordinary mismanagement by administrators, Laurentian University is attempting to address its current financial insolvency by eliminating a shocking number of academic programs and tenured positions. The Department of Philosophy and several of its faculty are among those slated for elimination. (more…)
The Battle for Philosophy in Serbian Schools (guest post)
Recently, the Serbian government eliminated philosophy from its required courses in high schools, replacing it with a set of electives (one of which is “logic and ethics”), and raising concerns not just about the education of students but also about those responsible for teaching the philosophy courses losing their jobs. (more…)
Kai Nielsen (1926-2021)
Kai Nielsen, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Calgary, has died. (more…)
NDPR to Publish More Reviews; New Editor Named
Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews (NDPR), the well-known philosophical book review site whose production schedule had slowed owing to the death of editor Gary Gutting in 2019, will soon be ramping up its publication of reviews, and will be doing so under a new editor. (more…)
Philosophers Among New Guggenheim Fellows
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the winners of its fellowships today, and there are three philosophers among them.
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Western Oregon Plans to Cut Philosophy Major & Minor
Western Oregon University (WOU) is planning to eliminate several degree programs, including its philosophy major and minor, and laying off half of its philosophy faculty. (more…)
Transitioning a Journal to Triple-Anonymous Review
What’s involved in converting a journal’s editorial practices from single- or double-anonymous review to triple-anonymous review? (more…)
J. Michael Dunn (1941-2021)
J. (Jon) Michael Dunn, emeritus professor of philosophy, informatics, and computer science at Indiana University, and emeritus founding dean of the university’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, has died. (more…)
Block and Phillips Win 2021 Lebowitz Prize
The American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) have announced that the winners of the 2021 Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize are Ned Block (New York University) and Ian Phillips (Johns Hopkins University). (more…)
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The Philosophy Profession, Mid-20th Century
It has been known for some time that there would be few openings for people receiving their Ph.D. degree in philosophy this spring. But how dire their prospects are was not really brought home to us until last week when the Western Division of the American Philosophical Association met in Ann Arbor. (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…)
A Philosophical Look at the Tech Companies You Use
A philosopher who specializes in questions about technology and a Silicon Valley executive with a Ph.D. in philosophy have a conversation.
Building A Better “Which Philosopher Are You Most Similar To?” Quiz
There are various silly little quizzes across the internet claiming to be able to tell you which famous philosopher you most agree with, but as far as I know, philosophy does not have something like Chris Said’s “Which Famous Economist Are You Most Similar To?” (more…)
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