American Philosophical Association (APA)
TagThe APA’s New Strategic Plan
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has released its new strategic plan, which describes the aims and priorities of the organization. (more…)
APA Announces Prizes and Honors
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced the winners of several prizes and honors. (more…)
“Penned Up and Forced to Listen”: On the Value of In-Person Conferences
There has been a fair amount of discussion of the future of in-person academic conferences. The COVID-19 pandemic has acclimated us to online meetings and events. Some have argued that online should be the new default for academic events, and have provided guidance and models as to what online conferences could be like (some of which predates the pandemic) and descr..
APA Creates “Beyond the Academy” Online Resources
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has created an online version of its set of resources for those with philosophical training who are seeking employment outside of academia. (more…)
Block and Phillips Win 2021 Lebowitz Prize
The American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) have announced that the winners of the 2021 Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize are Ned Block (New York University) and Ian Phillips (Johns Hopkins University). (more…)
APA Announces Multiple Awards
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced the winners of 15 prizes and honors, as well as the creation of a new prize.
2021 Eastern and Central APA Meetings Moved Online
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced that its 2021 Eastern Division Meeting, scheduled for New York City from January 4th to 7th, and its 2021 Central Division Meeting, scheduled for New Orleans from February 24th to 27th, will instead both be taking place online. (more…)
APA Election Results
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced the winners of its recent elections. (more…)
APA Announces Winners of Multiple Prizes
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has announced the winners of several of its prizes. (more…)
Callard & Paul Win 2020 Lebowitz Prize
The American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) have selected Agnes Callard and L.A. Paul as the winners of the 2020 Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution. (more…)
APA Cancels Pacific Division Meeting
The Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association (APA) have decided, in light of health concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), to cancel the association’s upcoming Pacific Division Meeting, scheduled to take place in San Francisco from April 8th through April 11th. (more…)
The APA’s Pacific Meeting & the Coronavirus – UPDATED (3/11/20)
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is leading organizations to cancel upcoming meetings, businesses to restrict “non-essential” work travel among their employees, and individuals to reconsider their plans. (See Update 1) (See Update 2) (more…)
The Challenges Faced by Adjunct Faculty
Jonathan D. Parsons, adjunct professor of philosophy at the College of DuPage, will be giving a presentation on the curricular and professional challenges faced by adjunct faculty at the upcoming Central Division Meeting of the American Philosophical Association (APA). (more…)
Sandra Dwyer & Claire Katz Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Sandra Dwyer, principal senior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Georgia State University, and Claire Katz, Associate Dean of Faculties, the Murray and Celeste Fasken Chair in Distinguished Teaching in the Liberal Arts, and a Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University, are the winners of the 2019 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. (more…)..
Boden Wins Barwise Prize
Margaret “Maggie” Boden, Research Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of Sussex, has won the 2019 K. Jon Barwise Prize from the American Philosophical Association (APA). (more…)
“Corrupt the Youth” Wins Prize for Excellence & Innovation in Philosophy Programs
Corrupt the Youth, an organization that brings philosophy to high school students and others, has won the 2019 Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs, awarded jointly by the American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Philosophy Documentation Center (PDC). (more…)
Edwards Wins APA’s 2019 Sanders Book Prize for The Metaphysics of Truth
Douglas Edwards, assistant professor of philosophy at Utica College, has won the 2019 Sanders Book Prize from the American Philosophical Association (APA) for his book, The Metaphysics of Truth. (more…)
Down Girl by Kate Manne Wins APA Book Prize
Kate Manne, associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, has won the 2019 Book Prize from the American Philosophical Association (APA) for her Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny. (more…)
Sayre-McCord Wins Quinn Prize
Geoffrey Sayre-McCord, Morehead-Cain Alumni Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and director of the university’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, has won the 2019 Philip L. Quinn Prize, awarded by the American Philosophical Association (APA). (more…)
APA Announces Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize Winners
Each year, the American Philosophical Association (APA) awards the Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize, given to the two best published articles in philosophy written by its members who hold adjunct or limited term academic appointments.
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Lopes Elected Next Chair of APA Board of Officers
The Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association (APA) has elected Dominic McIver Lopes, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia, as its next chair. (more…)
Sugden Wins APA’s 2019 Gittler Award
Robert Sugden, professor of economics at the University of East Anglia, is the winner of the American Philosophical Association’s 2019 Joseph B. Gittler Award. (more…)
Bratman and Gilbert Win 2019 Lebowitz Prize
The American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) have selected Michael Bratman and Margaret Gilbert as the winners of the 2019 Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution.
APA Is Surveying Philosophers on Priorities and Services
The American Philosophical Association (APA) is conducting a survey to determine which issues confronting professional philosophers it should prioritize, and which of its services and programs professional philosophers find valuable. (more…)
The Today Show Reports on an APA Meeting… in 1990
Back in 1990, the Today Show aired a segment on a meeting of the American Philosophical Association (APA), taking place in New Orleans.
Representation at the APA
“41 of 45 the APA’s officers, or 91.1%, are from research universities. While I understand that research plays a central role in the discipline, this strikes me as potentially a missed opportunity in several respects.” (more…)
APA Election Results
The results of the 2019 American Philosophical Association (APA) elections have now been announced.
Addressing Philosophy Departments’ Lack of Diversity
The Demographics in Philosophy project will be holding a session at the upcoming Pacific Division Meeting of the American Philosophical Association (APA) in Vancouver. (more…)