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CategoryComplaint Against Appointment of Trans Philosopher to REF Panel Dismissed
In April, Jonathan Pike, a professor of philosophy at Open University, submitted a formal complaint about the appointment of his colleague, professor of philosophy Sophie Grace Chappell, a trans woman, to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 subpanel for philosophy. (more…)
Gender, Publications, Teaching, and Satisfaction in the Early Stages of a Philosophy Career (guest post)
“Publication differences by gender are small or statistically undetectable during graduate study, but become more pronounced by graduation and especially by the time of first permanent hire…. Teaching portfolios appear broadly similar across gender groups in terms of overall volume, though there are some suggestive differences in how teaching labor is distributed..
Philosophers Among New ACLS Fellows
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced its 2026 class of fellows, and two philosophers are among them. (more…)
Discussion Arcs for Topics and Philosophers (guest post)
When over the past 85 years have certain terms and persons been more or less frequently discussed in the philosophical literature? (more…)
Cantor’s Plagiarism
A new article by Joseph Howlett at Quanta explains how Georg Cantor plagiarized Richard Dedekind’s work on infinity. (more…)
Just What Exactly Does Santa Know, and How? (guest post)
He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. What else does Santa Claus know, and how does he know it? (more…)
Happy World Philosophy Day
My Crystal Ball
At the end of October, 2015 I made five predictions about “the state of philosophy in ten years.” How was my forecasting? (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources, new reviews of philosophy books, and new podcast episodes… (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources, new reviews of philosophy books, and new podcast episodes… (more…)
Types of Animals Named for Philosophers
Which philosopher has a species of extinct horned armadillo named for him? (more…)
A Big Boost for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Research
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society is the recipient of a $3.2 million award. (more…)
Mini-Heap
Links to interesting stuff elsewhere. Several of these would have been the subject of individual posts but it’s summer and I’m trying not to post about everything. Discussion welcome, though. (more…)
Austin Wins New Public History of Philosophy Prize
The Journal of the History of Philosophy has established a new, biannual prize for a book that brings the history of philosophy to a broader public audience. (more…)
Happy Holidays!
Hello philosofriends! (more…)
Gifts You Would Want: A Crowd-Sourced Gift Guide with a Prize – 2024 Edition – deadline extended
Last year, instead of putting out a typical holiday gift guide, I put together a gift giveaway. It was fun, but I think I started it too late in the season, so I’m starting it early this year. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources, new reviews of philosophy books, and new podcast episodes… (more…)
Election Day Predictions
Today is Election Day in the United States, and many people will have the close presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on their minds. (more…)
Protests & Universities
“A university is special to the extent that it is a place where teaching and learning replace fighting and grandstanding.”
Out with the Future of Humanity, in with the “Challenges Faced by Humanity Today”
Following the closure of its Future of Humanity Institute this past April, the University of Oxford today launched the Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI), which takes up ethical questions about “the great challenges faced by humanity today.” (more…)
Former Postdoc Who Threatened Philosophy Dept. Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
“Based on these stipulated findings of fact I find by clear and convincing evidence that at the time of the event, Mr. Harris was unable to appreciate the nature and quality of the wrongfulness of his acts.” (more…)
“In This House, We Believe”: Philosopher Edition
Having trouble figuring out what to get the philosopher in your life? How about a trendy yard sign customized with their philosophical views? You seem skeptical, but Douglas Portmore (ASU) was the recipient of one of these from an (as-of-yet) unidentified gift-giving genius. Check it out: (more…)
Six Techniques for Being a More Effective TA (guest post)
How can you facilitate more lively, interesting, and educational discussions in your classroom? (more…)
A Different Open Access Model for Journals
Recent discussion of open-access journals and their financing prompted a reader to share information about a different model for publishers and journals converting to open-access, known as “subscribe-to-open”. (more…)
Plato’s Last Night
Further deciphering of the carbonized Herculaneum papyri, which recently produced information about Plato’s burial place (publicized last week), also detailed the philosopher’s final hours, according to Graziano Ranocchia (Pisa), who is leading one of the teams working on using technology to “read” the burnt, un-unrollable scrolls. (more…)
New: The International Society for the Philosophy of the Sciences of the Mind (guest post)
Last year, Gualtiero Piccinini (University of Missouri, St. Louis) and Inês Hipólito (Macquarie University) launched the International Society for the Philosophy of the Mind Sciences (ISPSM). (more…)
Mini-Heap
New links… (more…)
New Podcast: Doing Philosophy (plus: Confidence in Philosophy)
“You shouldn’t be super confident in philosophy.” (more…)