You’d think that by now philosophy conference organizers would stop and think — if all my keynoters are white men, might there be a wee bit of a problem? I have to think about this all the time as associate editor of the Kettering Review. We put together issues by topic and include pieces ancient… Continue reading Gendered Conference Campaign Continues
Month: November 2011
APA Committee on the Status and Future of the Profession
Begining this summer, I am on this committee, the APA Commitee on the status and future of the proffssion, effective July 2012. I am now trying to discern what this commitee has done over the years and what good it needs to do in the immediate future. Please le me me know your ideas and… Continue reading APA Committee on the Status and Future of the Profession
The favorites’ favorites — another round of PGR rankings of continental philosophy
I see that Brian Leiter has posted a preview of the five 20th century continental programs that his reviewers like best, certainly all fine programs: Columbia University; Georgetown University; University of California, Riverside; University of Chicago; and University of Notre Dame. I wasn’t surprised by the absence of “spep-ish” departments, as the bleiterites are wont to… Continue reading The favorites’ favorites — another round of PGR rankings of continental philosophy
the responsibility of being a woman in philosophy
As i’ve posted before, the website inviting people to report what it’s like to be a woman in philosophy is a huge gift. In many places, apparently, it sucks. I gather especially in those “Leiterrific” departments that see themselves as doing hard core philosophy. Hmmmm. I know it can be awful, intimidating, and all… Continue reading the responsibility of being a woman in philosophy
gonepublic: philosophy, politics, & public life 