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Joseph H. Shieber (1970-2024)
Joseph H. Shieber, professor of philosophy at Lafayette College, has died. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books… (more…)
Are We Less Rankings-Obsessed Than We Used To Be?
“Is there a way to reduce the obsession over rankings in our discipline?” (more…)
Kogelmann from West Virginia to Purdue
Brian Kogelmann, currently an assistant professor in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virgina University, has accepted a position as associate professor of philosophy and political science at Purdue University. (more…)
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Three Philosophers Named Guggenheim Fellows
Three philosophers have been named Guggenheim Fellows. (more…)
Snedegar from St. Andrew to Virginia
Justin Snedegar, currently senior lecturer of philosophy at the University of St. Andrews, has accepted a position as associate professor of philosophy at the University of Virginia. (more…)
When the Text Tickles You
Every once in a while it happens. (more…)
New Virtue Ethics Center at Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame has announced the creation of the Jenkins Center for Virtue Ethics. (more…)
“Why Philosophy?” Veronika Z. Nayir
Veronika Z. Nayir is interviewed by Céline Leboeuf. (more…)
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2023 Survey Results: Graduate Student Income (guest post)
How do current graduate students in philosophy PhD programs perceive their financial situation? (more…)
Does Cutting Philosophy Help A University’s Budget?
“More than a year after its faculty cuts, enrollment at Emporia State has fallen 12.5 percent even though enrollment at other public institutions in the state rose 2 percent.” (more…)
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NDPR Now Welcomes Book Review Proposals
Last month’s discussion of book reviews discussed, among other things, the decline in the number of reviews published by Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews (NDPR). A policy change may reverse that trend. (more…)
APA-led Class Action Lawsuit Prevails
In February, a judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit known as American Philosophical Association et al. v. District of Columbia. (more…)
Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
The weekly report on new and revised entries at online philosophy resources and new reviews of philosophy books… (more…)
Helping Philosophy Grad Students on Strike (updated)
As we noted last week, graduate student workers at Boston University (BU) have gone on strike to demand increased stipends and improved benefits. (more…)
University Revokes Philosopher’s Visiting Professorship over Signing of “Philosophy for Palestine” Letter (updated)
The University of Cologne yesterday withdrew its invitation to Nancy Fraser (New School) to take up its 2024 Albertus Magnus Professorship, a visiting position that the university considers a “special honor,” because Professor Fraser had been one of several hundred signatories of the “Philosophy for Palestine” open letter published last November. (more…)
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The Challenges of a Large Interdisciplinary Project (guest post)
Over the past decade or so we’ve seen philosophers win sizable grants for projects involving multiple teams of researchers with different disciplinary and institutional homes.
Jonathan Bennett (1930–2024)
Jonathan Bennett, professor emeritus of philosophy at Syracuse University, well-known for his work on early modern philosophy, has died.
“Why Philosophy?” Kieran Setiya
A series of interviews with philosophers will be a new regular feature at Daily Nous. (more…)
What to Look for in a Dissertation Advisor
What should I look for when selecting the faculty member who will serve as my main advisor on my dissertation? What should I expect this person to do? (more…)
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The Curious-ers?
There are the “View X-ers” and “the Curious-ers”.
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…)