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The Power of a Good Press Release

Last month, something unusual happened to an academic philosophy article. (more…)

FTX, Moral Philosophy, Public Philosophy

Does the FTX debacle hold lessons for moral philosophers? For those interested in public philosophy? (more…)

Over 450 Academics Sign Statement Opposing Animal Exploitation

Over 450 academics, many of whom work in moral and political philosophy, have signed onto the “Montreal Declaration on Animal Exploitation.” (more…)

A Philosophical Note #for Mahsa: Fighting for Truth in an Epistemologically Polluted Area (guest post)

On September 13th, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran by the “Guidance Patrol” or “morality police” for allegedly not wearing a hijab properly. A few days later, she died in police custody “under suspicious circumstances, due to police brutality according to witnesses.” In the weeks since, large protests have taken place across Iran and elsewhere to cond..

Summer 2022 Plans: a Note to Readers

Dear Readers, (more…)

New Show Gathers Philosophers to Discuss the News

“Philosophy Takes on the News” is a new podcast that brings a few philosophers together for each episode to discuss various news stories. (more…)

Kershnar Cycle Reactivated (several updates)

Every few years, it seems, someone new will learn of the work of philosopher Stephen Kershnar (SUNY Fredonia), share their shock, amusement, or outrage about it on social media, and cause a brief spike in amazed, angry, or humorous commentary about it. Then people move on and tend to forget about it… until someone new learns of it and just has to share it. Call it..

Former Postdoc Allegedly Threatens Philosophy Department (several updates)

A former postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) yesterday by email made “general threats… against the philosophy department and members of it,” according to a message circulated in the department. (more…)

Your Suggestions, Please, and a Reminder

Dear Philosophers, I’m writing to you to ask for your assistance.

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Sunlight

“Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” the saying goes. It also causes sunburns. (more…)

New Editors at “Analysis”

The philosophy journal, Analysis, will soon have new editors. (more…)

Scottish Newspaper: Philosophy is a “Vaccine” Against Future Trumps

The Scotsman, one of Scotland’s leading newspapers, called for a greater emphasis on philosophy in education, saying “we need to vaccinate ourselves against the virulent lies of people like Trump and the best way to do that is to teach the wisdom of Socrates and co to our children.” (more…)

New Ethics Blog

Public Ethics is a new philosophy blog providing “expert analysis of ethical issues in the news.” (more…)

Public Philosophy and the News (guest post by Alexis Papazoglou)

Philosophy still can, and should, be done in the service of helping others make sense of our contemporary shadows on the wall: the never-ending news cycle. (more…)

Shakira, Philosophy, and the Power of Celebrity

A few weeks ago I noted in the Heap of Links that pop star Shakira was taking a course in ancient philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. Now she has successfully completed the course, sharing the news via Twitter: (more…)

2019: A Look Back

What news and issues concerning the philosophy profession received the most attention in 2019? Among last year’s top stories were a philosopher’s punishment for sexual harassment, the rallying of academics worldwide to defend the study of philosophy in a country in which it was under attack, philosophers commenting on a provocative physics experiment, the philosophy..

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.

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UGA “Vigorously Exploring All Available Legal Options” It Can Take Against Philosophy Grad Student

A University of Georgia (UGA) alumnus’s expression of bafflement at his alma mater’s failure to condemn remarks made by a philosophy graduate student at the school and his call for other alumni to withhold donations has apparently prompted the university to consider action against the graduate student. (more…)

Daily Nous Tops “Authority Index”

A vast array of websites appear in most internet search results, and often those who are searching don’t know how to determine which sites experts consider reliable. (more…)

The Targeting of Philosopher Tommy J. Curry

Mr. Dreher’s post sent words racing across a network that was primed for racial outrage—like New York City’s black-radio scene circa 2001, but much more powerful. The internet’s right-wing news belt had expanded under President Obama. Websites like Infowars and Breitbart, once on the fringe, had found a champion in President Trump, who seemed passionate about def..

Bertrand Russell Society & Others Sign Onto Anti-Nuke Letter to Trump & Putin

In his capacity as president of the Bertrand Russell Society, philosopher Timothy Madigan (St. John Fisher College) has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to encourage them to work together to eliminate nuclear weapons, expressing support for Nuclear Age Peace Foundation‘s recent open letter to the leaders. (more…)

2016 Philosophy News in Review, Part 3

Here’s part three of our look back at the news, issues, and events that occupied the attention of the philosophy profession in 2016 (part one, part two). (more…)

Judge Dismisses Kaufman Lawsuit Against Colorado

Last March, University of Colorado associate professor of philosophy Dan Kaufman filed a lawsuit against the university “alleging the school both discriminated and retaliated against him because he has a disability,” following his being banned from campus by the administration. Yesterday, a federal judge dismissed these claims, reports the Daily Camera. In exchange ..