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How the Public Sees Philosophy: Insights from a National Survey in the Czech Republic (guest post)
What do ordinary people think philosophy is for? (more…)
Philosophy Grad Student from China Deported upon Arrival in US (updated)
A 22-year-old student from China who had traveled from China to Texas to study philosophy at the University of Houston was detained upon arrival in the state, questioned, and deported back to China 36 hours later, according to the Associated Press. (more…)
Khalifa from UCLA to Pittsburgh
Kareem Khalifa, currently professor of philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be moving to the University of Pittsburgh, where he will be professor in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Monthly Update
Here’s the last of the monthly updates on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources, new reviews of philosophy books, and new podcast episodes. Next week we return to a weekly schedule. (more…)
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Class Action Lawsuit against AI Firm for Copyright Infringement
If versions of any of your books are on LibGen or similar online collections of pirated material, there is a chance it was used as training data for AI, and you may be able to join a lawsuit about it. (more…)
Academic Equipment: Coffee at the Office
For the latest installment of the occasional academic equipment series, let’s talk coffee. (more…)
Harry Deutsch (1942-2025)
Harry Deutsch, emeritus professor of philosophy at Illinois State University, has died. (more…)
The APA Board & the Gaza Petition
At the end of last month, a petition was launched to move the Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association (APA) to issue a statement about Gaza that would, “Unequivocally condemn the ongoing atrocities and war crimes against Palestinians” and “Express solidarity with Palestinian scholars, intellectuals, and students who are enduring immense suffering..
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? (more…)
How to Show that Studying Philosophy Improves Thinking Skills
How would you determine whether studying philosophy improves critical thinking?
“Pity the Poor Reader”
“Pity the poor reader” is one of philosopher Penelope Maddy‘s writing maxims. (more…)
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Types of Animals Named for Philosophers
Which philosopher has a species of extinct horned armadillo named for him? (more…)
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.” (more…)
Ryan Lake (1976-2025)
Ryan Lake, associate professor of philosophy at Perimeter College at Georgia State University, has died. (more…)
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.” (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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Philosopher’s Annual for 2024
The articles that made it into the latest edition of Philosophers Annual have been announced.
Practical Tips for Philosophy PhD Students
What are some practical work suggestions for philosophy PhD students who are seeking academic careers? (more…)
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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 able to major in philosophy, nor in a number of other subjects, starting in Fall 2026. (more…)
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 the rationale for this policy.” (more…)
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. (more…)