Author: Justin Weinberg
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You Don’t Need an AI Policy — You Need Two (guest post)
What will tell your students about whether and how they may use AI for work you assign?
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How to Show that Studying Philosophy Improves Thinking Skills
How would you determine whether studying philosophy improves critical thinking?
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“Pity the Poor Reader”
“Pity the poor reader” is one of philosopher Penelope Maddy‘s writing maxims.
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Types of Animals Named for Philosophers
Which philosopher has a species of extinct horned armadillo named for him?
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Intent Amplified: Teaching Students How to Learn with Artificial Intelligence
“You can choose to use AI to learn, or you can choose to use AI to avoid learning.”
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Ryan Lake (1976-2025)
Ryan Lake, associate professor of philosophy at Perimeter College at Georgia State University, has died.
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Invited to Speak? Here’s What You Should Know Before Accepting (guest post)
Here’s “an informational and best practices guide for people who are inviting and people who are being invited.”
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The Ethics of Using AI in Philosophical Research
“How much use of AI in our research is acceptable?”
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Summer 2025 Guest Post Series Recap
The new semester is upon us—at least some of us, yours truly included. Summer, you were good while you lasted.
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Transdisciplinary Philosophy Book Prize Long List Released
The Royal Institute of Philosophy recently announced the longlist of books being considered for the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan International Prize in Transdisciplinary Philosophy.
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Philosopher’s Annual for 2024
The articles that made it into the latest edition of Philosophers Annual have been announced.
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Practical Tips for Philosophy PhD Students
What are some practical work suggestions for philosophy PhD students who are seeking academic careers?
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Monmouth College Eliminating Its Philosophy Major
The President of Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college in Illinois, has recently announced that students at the school will no longer be…
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How to Justify an AI Ban in Your Classroom (Guest Post)
“I don’t want to be a cop in the classroom. So, it’s… important for students to come to the same conclusion themselves and understand…
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New: Journal for New Narratives in the History of Philosophy
Journal for New Narratives in the History of Philosophy (JNNHP) is a new, online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal.
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Texas Hires Gustafsson and Ward
Philosophers Johan Gustafsson and Thomas Ward have been hired by the University of Texas at Austin.
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A Big Boost for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Research
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society is the recipient of a $3.2 million award.