Month: August 2026
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David Charles (1947-2026)
David Charles, professor emeritus of philosophy at Yale University, has died.
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Universities Experiment with Hidden Grades
The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts is trying out something new this coming term: a dual grading system in…
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Update on Fight Against Dundee Cutting Philosophy
Earlier this summer, the administration of the University of Dundee announced a plan to cut costs by, among other things, no longer offering students…
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Yes I Like Piña Coladas: On Haecceities and the Normativity of Love (guest post)
The start of the school year is creeping up on us but it is still summer.
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Cain Todd (1976-2026)
Cain Samuel Todd, senior lecturer in philosophy at Lancaster University, has died.
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Teaching College Students Basic Studenting
Do you take time to teach your lower level students basic student skills? How do you do it?
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A Few Reminders about Commenting Here
Hi folks. I recently had to take steps to block a commenter, and it struck me that it might be a good idea to…
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On Writing for Pay
Some philosophy professors, on top of all the work they do for the universities at which they’re employed, write public philosophy, and sometimes such…
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Kurth from Clemson to Georgia
Charlie Kurth, currently Professor of Philosophy at Clemson University, will be moving to the University of Georgia.
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Anthony Kenny (1931-2026)
Anthony Kenny, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Oxford, well-known for his work on the philosophy of mind and history of philosophy,…
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Faculty Sues University over Plato-Banning Policy
Texas A&M is being sued by a group of professors and the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas over a policy that led to,…
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Kershnar Case Moving to Trial Phase
This Daily Nous item is temporarily unavailable while its historical content completes a security review. The title and publication record are preserved; the original…
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International Students & Conservative Students: How Are They Doing In Academic Philosophy? (guest post)
“Conservative and international students face different challenges: one feels forced to self-censor while the other reports fewer job opportunities. No significant impact on employment…
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New: Journal of Mathematical Philosophy
The Journal of Mathematical Philosophy is a new open-access journal.