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A Collection of Philosophy Humor
Gerald Dworkin, distinguished professor of philosophy emeritus at UC Davis, has put together another volume of philosophical humor, Philosophy: A Commonplace Book, Volume II.…
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Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the weekly report of what’s new at some useful online philosophy resources.
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The Underproduction of Philosophy PhDs (guest post by Daniel Hicks)
The following is a guest post* by Daniel Hicks (UC Davis), in which he explains how it could be that, contrary to conventional wisdom, there…
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Sharp Declines in Philosophy, History, & Language Majors Since 2010 (guest post by Eric Schwitzgebel)
The following is a guest post* by Eric Schwitzgebel, professor of philosophy at University of California, Riverside. It first appeared at his blog, The Splintered Mind.
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Mini-Heap
Here’s another edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items of possible interest to those interested in philosophy, from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to…
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Grad Student Tuition Waivers to Remain Tax-Exempt
Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives have been meeting this week to reconcile their different tax reform bills, and various news…
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Support Net Neutrality
Tomorrow, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to undo the Open Internet Order, in place since 2015, that requires internet service…
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Recent Science of Possible Interest to Philosophers
Are there relatively recent scientific developments or findings that should be getting more attention from philosophers (and not just philosophers of science)? What are some good examples…
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Idiosyncratic Fallacies
P.D. Magnus collects fallacies, but not just any fallacies. He collects idiosyncratic fallacies, or “one-offs”. He explains:
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Mini-Heap
Here’s the latest edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to discuss.
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Update to APDA’s Survey of Graduate Programs in Philosophy
This Daily Nous item is temporarily unavailable while its historical content completes a security review. The title and publication record are preserved; the original…
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DesAutels Wins APA Quinn Prize
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced that Peggy DesAutels (University of Dayton), is the winner of the 2017 Philip L. Quinn Prize.
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Williamson to Deliver the 2018-2019 Sanders Lecture
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced that Timothy Williamson (New College, Oxford) will deliver the 2018-2019 Sanders Lecture.
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Philosophers’ Imprint Seeks To Fill Editorial Positions
The journal Philosophers’ Imprint will be undergoing some editorial changes and is seeking to fill some positions, writes its founding co-editors Stephen Darwall (Yale) and David Velleman…
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Online Philosophy Resources Weekly Update
Here’s the weekly report of what’s new at some useful online philosophy resources.
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What Proportion of Philosophy Majors Are Women? (guest post by Eric Schwitzgebel)
The following is a guest post* by Eric Schwitzgebel, professor of philosophy at University of California, Riverside. It first appeared at his blog, The Splintered…
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Mini-Heap
Lots of good stuff lately, so here’s another edition of Mini-Heap—10 recent items from the frequently updated Heap of Links. Feel free to discuss.
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“The Jeremy Bentham” Will Visit the Met
When 18th-Century philosopher Jeremy Bentham made arrangements for his head and skeleton to be preserved, clothed, and available for display at University College London, it…
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