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Zero Philosophers Among New ACLS Fellows

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has a prestigious fellowship program to recognize “excellence in humanistic scholarship”. It recently announced its new class of fellows. Not one of them is a philosophy professor. (more…)

Recent ERC Advanced Grants to Philosophers

Three philosophers were among the recipients of multi-million-euro grants from the European Research Council (ERC). (more…)

Philosophers among New National Humanities Center Fellows

The National Humanities Center (NHC) has announced the appointment of 35 fellows for the academic year 2023–24, including three philosophers.

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Philosophy Book Recognized by Association for Asian Studies

The Joseph Levenson Prize is awarded by the Association for Asian Studies to “the English-language books that make the greatest contribution to increasing understanding of the history, culture, society, politics, or economy of China.” (more…)

Altman Wins Journal of Applied Philosophy Best Essay Prize

The Journal of Applied Philosophy has awarded its 2022 Best Essay Prize to Scott Altman (USC). (more…)

Katz Among Finalists for Cherry Award

Claire Katz, professor of philosophy at Texas A & M University, is one of three finalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching from Baylor University, which includes generous prizes for the finalists, winner, and their home departments. (more…)

British Journal for the History of Philosophy Awards

The British Journal for the History of Philosophy has announced the winners of three of its prizes. (more…)

Keller Elected to Royal Society Te Apārangi (New Zealand)

Simon Keller, professor of philosophy and head of the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi (formerly known as the Royal Society of New Zealand). (more…)

Project on Epistemic Injustice in Health Care Wins £2.6 Million Grant

An interdisciplinary team led by philosopher Havi Carel (Bristol) has won a £2.6 million grant for its project, “Epistemic Injustice in Health Care” (EPIC). (more…)

“Knowledge in Crisis” Philosophy Project Wins €8.9 Million Grant

The Austrian Science Foundation (FWF) has awarded a €8.9 million “Cluster of Excellence” grant to the “Knowledge in Crisis” project headed by philosopher Tim Crane (Central European University). (more…)

Ward Wins Popper Prize from the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science has named Zina B. Ward (Florida State) the winner of its 2022 Popper Prize. (more…)

Philosophy of Animal Minds and Behavior Prize Awarded

The Philosophy of Animal Minds and Behavior Association (PAMBA) has announced the winners of its first Essay Prize. (more…)

€1.5 Million Grant for Philosophical Project on Work for Democratic Societies

Lisa Herzog, Professor of Political Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and Centre for Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Groningen, has been awarded a €1.5 million grant for a project that seeks to develop a democratic philosophy of work. (more…)

Two Philosophers Among New American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows

Two philosophers have been included in the 2022 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. (more…)

Philosopher-Led Team Explores Name Use By Non-Human Animals

“Proper names play powerful social roles in human societies, such as promoting social cohesiveness, enhancing individual flourishing, and serving as a tool for social exclusion. Could other animals who live in complex social groups and have sophisticated communication systems also use these kinds of labels?” (more…)

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