Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the weekly report on new entries in online philosophical resources and new reviews of philosophy books. (more…)
James Schall (1928-2019)
James V. Schall, professor emeritus in the Department of Government at Georgetown University and the author of many works in political philosophy, religion, and education, has died. (more…)
Philosophers Among New National Humanities Center Fellows
The National Humanities Center has announced the names of 37 scholars who will be its 2019-2020 residential fellows, and there are two philosophers among them. (more…)
The Making of the Disaster at the University of Tulsa (Updated)
Last week, I reported on the proposal of the administration of the University of Tulsa (TU) to reorganize the school, reorient it towards vocational training, and eliminate departments and majors in philosophy and other disciplines. It turns out that the making of this disaster was itself pretty disastrous. (more…)
Mini-Heap
Time for a new Mini-Heap. (more…)
Crash Course: Epistemology of Disagreement
Around four years ago, I had a short-lived “Crash Course” series of posts here at Daily Nous. (more…)
Jorati from Ohio State to UMass Amherst
Julia Jorati, currently associate professor of philosophy at The Ohio State University, will be moving to the Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. (more…)
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Pickard and Phillips from Birmingham to Johns Hopkins
Ian Phillips and Hanna Pickard, both professors of philosophy at the University of Birmingham, will be moving to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where they will each hold the title of Distinguished Professor. (more…)
Santorio from UCSD to Maryland
Paolo Santorio, currently associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, San Diego, will be moving to the University of Maryland. (more…)
Book on Alain Locke Wins Pulitzer Prize
A book on philosopher Alain Locke has won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Biography.
Sanders Foundation Announces Philosophy of Religion Prize Winner
The 2019 Sanders Prize in Philosophy of Religion has been awarded to Marshall Thompson, a fourth-year graduate student in philosophy at Florida State University. (more…)
Philosophical Short Stories
Do you know of any particularly philosophical short stories? (more…)
Terlazzo from Kansas State to Rochester
Rosa Terlazzo, currently assistant professor of philosophy at Kansas State University, is moving to the Department of Philosophy at the University of Rochester, where she will be an associate professor. (more…)
Morton from CUNY to UNC
Jennifer Morton, currently associate professor of philosophy at the City University of New York (CUNY), at the City College of New York and the Graduate Center, will be moving to the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC). (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the weekly report on new entries in online philosophical resources and new reviews of philosophy books. (more…)
Philosophy Threatened at the University of Tulsa (updated)
A plan to reorganize the University of Tulsa will eliminate its Department of Philosophy and Religion, and with it, the possibility of students majoring in philosophy. (more…)
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Happy Friday Mini-Heap…
Univ. of Washington Creates Certificate of Mastery in Philosophy for Children
The Center for Philosophy for Children at the University of Washington is now offering a Certificate of Mastery in Philosophy for Children. (more…)
New: Journal of Transcendental Philosophy
A new journal aims to provide “a forum for philosophers working in the transcendental tradition, broadly construed as any form of thinking that presents itself as a creative continuation of the manner of philosophizing inaugurated by Kant.” (more…)
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Here’s a new installment of the Mini-Heap. (more…)
Philosophers Win Guggenheim Fellowships
Four philosophers are among the newly named 2019 Guggenheim Fellows. (more…)
New: The Journal of Sociotechnical Critique
There’s a new, open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal focusing on philosophy of technology and related fields, with an emphasis on public engagement. (more…)
Philosophers Win ERC Grants
Two philosophers are among the 222 newly named recipients of large grants from the European Research Council (ERC).
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A new Mini-Heap… (more…)
Ad Hoc
3rd Annual Philosophical Photography Contest Winners Announced
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University has revealed the winning photograph and honorable mentions in its 3rd annual Philosophical Photography Contest. (more…)
New Philosophy Research Institute in Australia
Australian Catholic University (ACU) last month launched a new philosophical research institute. (more…)