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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 16h
Happening Friday, 10/2: APA member @serenekhader.bsky.social of @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social to give the 87th Aquinas Lecture, “Oppression and the Politics of the Human,” at Marquette University. today.marquette.edu/calendar/87t...
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87th Aquinas Lecture featuring Serene J. Khader | Marquette Today
The Department of Philosophy will host the 87th Aquinas Lecture on Friday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. in the Centennial Room (AMU 227). This year’s lecture, “Oppression and the Politics of the Human,” will be…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happening Thursday: APA member Andrew Chignell of Princeton University to give a talk at Wheaton College titled, “What to Do When You Don’t Make a Difference: Moral Arguments for God and Other Hope-Sustaining Things.” Free and open to the public. bit.ly/3Veaam5
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Reminder: Nominations are open for APA leadership positions, including all committees, the APA board, and the @apa_gsc. Submit a nomination today! www.apaonline.org/nominations
APA leadership nominations deadline October 31
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Call for proposals: The National Humanities Center Being Human Festival (US) April 17–May 1, 2027 @natlhumanities.bsky.social invites proposals from prospective partners looking to stage an event as part of the festival. Application deadline: 10/30. nationalhumanitiescenter.org/being-human-...
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Being Human Festival Application • National Humanities Center
We invite applicants from all humanities disciplines to explore "crossroads" as spaces of encounter, change, and decision at the 2027 Being Human Festival (US).
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Martha Nussbaum, an APA Central Division past president, is the recipient of the 2026 John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity awarded by @librarycongress.bsky.social. Congratulations! newsroom.loc.gov/news/library...
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The next APA Live event, “Medicine & Resistance Under Non-Ideal Conditions,” will be held on Thursday, October 1. Register here: www.apaonline.org/events/Event...
APA Live: “Medicine & Resistance Under Non-Ideal Conditions” with Lauren Freeman, Avery Kolers, Amy Reed-Sandoval, and Barrett Emerick
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happening Thursday 9/24: APA member Christopher (Kit) Heath Wellman (Washington University in St. Louis) to give the 2026 Russell Jacobs Lecture, “Does Injustice Have a Half-Life? A Philosophical Study on Reparations,” at Washburn University. washburnreview.org/58634/arts-e...
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Russell Jacobs Lecture: Does Injustice Have a Half-Life?
Philosopher Christopher “Kit” Heath Wellman will present his lecture, “Does Injustice Have a Half-Life? A Philosophical Study on Reparations.” The lecture focuses on the descendants of groups who…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
APA member Manuela Gomez has been appointed as one of only 12 internationally recognized scholars to serve as an advisor and research associate for the Moses Mesoamerican Archive and Research Project at Harvard University. escobar.house.gov/news/documen...
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Congresswoman Escobar Honors El Pasoans During Commendation Ceremony
Tonight, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will be hosting her fourth Congressional Commendation Ceremony, recognizing a group of outstanding El Pasoans whose work has strengthened the community…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2024 APA Eastern Division Dewey Lecture given by Ernest Sosa. blog.apaonline.org/2026/09/22/2...
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2024 Eastern Division Dewey Lecture: Sixty Years of Philosophy in America | Blog of the APA
Below is the audio recording of Ernest Sosa’s John Dewey Lecture, “Sixty Years of Philosophy in America,” given at the 2024 Eastern Division Meeting. The full text is available on the APA website…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
APA member Sergio Tenenbaum (University of Toronto Mississauga) has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Congratulations! philosophy.utoronto.ca/news/utms-se...
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UTM’s Sergio Tenenbaum Elected to the Royal Society of Canada - Department of Philosophy
Sergio Tenenbaum, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Mississauga, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), widely considered to be the highest academic…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
APA member Manny Rodeiro’s (Mississippi State University) new book, “Liberalism’s Environmental Promise,” offers an optimistic vision for environmental political theory. www.msstate.edu/newsroom/art...
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MSU philosopher’s book offers bold vision for going green
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On October 1-2, the Dept. of Philosophy at UBC will host a workshop, “Youth, Gender, and Healthcare,” co-sponsored by the APA’s Berry Grant. This is a hybrid event. Learn more: philevents.org/event/show/1...
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Youth, Gender, and Healthcare
Workshop: Youth, Gender, and Healthcare Organisers: Kimberley Brownlee and Alyssa Izatt. Date: Thursday Oct 1st and Friday Oct 2nd, 2026, 10am to 4:30pm (PDT) Interesting and urgent philosophical…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/s...
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
APA member Philip Pettit (Princeton University and Australian National University): Democracy without liberalism is not democracy iai.tv/articles/dem...
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Democracy without liberalism is not democracy
<p><em>Chinese philosopher Tongdong Bai recently argued in IAI News that democracy and liberalism are fundamentally at odds. Electoral majorities often support illiberal policies, and this, he…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
APA member Russell Marcus has launched a new research podcast called “Why Teach Philosophy: Conversations with Thoughtful Philosophy Teachers.” The inaugural interview featured APA member David W. Concepción. whyteachphilosophy.org
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Happening Friday: APA member Hanna Pickard (Johns Hopkins University) to deliver the Fall 2026 Public Lecture at the University of Delaware on “What Would You Do Alone in a Cage with Nothing but Cocaine? A Philosophy of Addiction.” Free and open to the public. events.udel.edu/event/what-w...
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Nominations are open for APA leadership positions, including all committees, the APA board, and the Graduate Student Council (GSC). www.apaonline.org/news/735020/...
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
APA Executive Director Amy Ferrer will take part in a keynote panel with the executive directors of @modernlanguage.bsky.social and @historians.org at the CCHA National Conference on Oct. 1 at the Community College of Baltimore County (Owings Mills Campus). Learn more at cchumanities.org.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
APA member Matthew Rachar of @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social has been awarded an @erc.europa.eu 2026 Starting Grant worth over €1.48 million for a project on the nature of solidarity. Congratulations! idw-online.de/en/news876821
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ERC Starting Grant Awarded to Social Philosopher Matthew Rachar
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Happening tomorrow, 9/10: APA member Kiki Berk to give a public talk at the @MeredithLibrary in New Hampshire on “The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.” www.laconiadailysun.com/community/an...
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‘The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence’ talk at the Meredith Public Library
MEREDITH — Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, learn, communicate, and make decisions — but with these advances come important ethical questions. Join the Meredith Public Library…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2024 APA Eastern Division presidential address given by Lisa Tessman. blog.apaonline.org/2026/09/08/2...
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2024 Eastern Division Presidential Address: Holding Ourselves Responsible: When What Rightly Matters Doesn’t Really Matter | Blog of the APA
Below is the audio recording of Lisa Tessman’s presidential address, “Holding Ourselves Responsible: When What Rightly Matters Doesn’t Really Matter,” given at the 2024 Eastern Division Meeting. The…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Reminder: The APA Central Division invites requests from APA committees and affiliated groups to host sessions at its 2027 meeting to be held in Denver, CO, on February 24–27, 2027. All session requests must be made by September 15. www.apaonline.org/news/727686/...
2027 Central Division Meeting, February 24-27, 2027 in Denver, CO
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Jennifer Lackey, an APA Central Division past president and founding director of the Northwestern Prison Education Program, gave the keynote speech at a recent commencement ceremony for the first cohort of women in the University of Wyoming Pathways from Prison program. www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/08...
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Six Become First Wyoming Pathways from Prison Students to Earn UW Bachelor’s Degrees
Six women at the Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk recently made history, becoming the first cohort of women in the University of Wyoming Pathways from Prison program (WPfP) to earn bachelor’s degrees.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Reminder: The nomination deadline for the 2026 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching has been extended to September 6. Submit a nomination (or two!) today. www.apaonline.org/teaching_prize
David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. Deadline: September 6, 2026
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to APA member Lacey Davidson (University of Indianapolis) on winning the Teaching Core Award for 2025– 2026! news.uindy.edu/2026/08/24/u...
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UIndy Recognizes Faculty and Staff with 2025-2026 Achievement Awards
Today, the University of Indianapolis announced the recipients of this year’s Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for being recognized for their…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
LAST CHANCE! Paper submissions for the 2027 APA Pacific Division meeting close today, September 1, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Submit a paper now! #APAPacific27 www.apaonline.org/news/733972/...
2027 Pacific Division Meeting, Portland, Oregon, March 24-27
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
APA member Meghan Sullivan of @notredame.bsky.social is “guardedly optimistic” about AI, while taking seriously her students’ fears about what it means for their futures. A thoughtful look at ethics, faith, and technology from @ncronline.bsky.social. www.ncronline.org/news/notre-d...
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Notre Dame professor with focus on AI is 'guardedly optimistic' about it
University of Notre Dame philosophy professor Meghan Sullivan remains "guardedly optimistic" about what AI will mean down the road on campus, for churches and for the world.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Tomorrow, September 1, is the deadline for proposals for The AAPT-APA Teaching Hub sessions at the 2027 APA Pacific Division meeting. www.apaonline.org/TeachingHub2...
The AAPT-APA Teaching Hub at the 2027 APA Pacific Division Meeting, March 24-27, 2027. Interactive workshops and open conversations designed to address the teaching of philosophy and foster innovation in the classroom.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Reminder: Paper submissions for the 2027 APA Pacific Division meeting close on Tuesday, September 1. Submit a paper today! #APAPacific27 www.apaonline.org/news/733972/...
2027 Pacific Division Meeting, Portland, Oregon, March 24-27
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“Gallaudet Called Deafness Gene Therapy Cultural Erasure: Brand New Day Staged That Argument.” APA member Teresa Blankmeyer Burke is quoted. www.techtimes.com/articles/324...
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Gallaudet Called Deafness Gene Therapy Cultural Erasure: Brand New Day Staged That Argument
Gene therapy ethics became a live institutional dispute in April 2026, when the FDA approved Otarmeni for inherited deafness and Gallaudet University pushed back the next day. Spider-Man: Brand New…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“Being a philosopher is a lifestyle. It’s a way that you think about the world around you. And I think that offering that to young people is one of the best things we can give them.” – Angela Rodriguez, APA member news.asu.edu/b/20260810-a...
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The ASU summer camp helping teens think critically | ASU News
Earlier this summer, teens attended The Dialectic: Philosophy Summer Camp, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics and the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The APA and the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) are pleased to announce that Felipe De Brigard of Duke University and Sarah Robins of Purdue University are the winners of the 2026 Lebowitz Prize for Philosophical Achievement and Contribution. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/news/733779/...
2026 Lebowitz Prize: Felipe De Brigard (Duke University) and Sarah Robins (Purdue University)
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It’s not too late to register for the next APA Live event, “The Examined Algorithm: Strategies for Navigating AI in the Classroom.” Open to all APA and AAPT members. Sign up here: www.apaonline.org/events/Event...
APA Live: “The Examined Algorithm: Strategies for Navigating AI in the Classroom”
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2023 APA Pacific Division Dewey Lecture given by Ann Garry. blog.apaonline.org/2026/08/25/2...
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2023 Pacific Division Dewey Lecture: Great Timing but Disputed Tools | Blog of the APA
Below is the audio recording of Ann Garry’s John Dewey Lecture, “Great Timing but Disputed Tools,” given at the 2023 Pacific Division Meeting. The full text is available on the APA website (member…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
John Fischer, an APA Pacific Division past president, shares why he thinks you should want to live forever. (audio) kfyr.iheart.com/featured/coa...
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Joymaxxing | KFYR 550 AM / 99.7 FM | Coast to Coast AM with George Noory
<p>Philosopher John Fischer thinks you should want to live forever…but not so you can see the stars or run your start-up forever. He thinks you should choose life because living can bring so much…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
On Monday, August 24, the Board of Officers and the Graduate Student Council of the American Philosophical Association issued a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule concerning student visas. www.apaonline.org/news/733650/...
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APA board and GSC issue statement on international student visa changes - American Philosophical Association
Today, the Board of Officers and the Graduate Student Council of the American Philosophical Association issued a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) July 17, 2026, final rule…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
APA and @theaapt.bsky.social members: Join us on August 27–28 for an APA Live event, “The Examined Algorithm: Strategies for Navigating AI in the Classroom.” Register now: www.apaonline.org/events/Event...
APA Live: “The Examined Algorithm: Strategies for Navigating AI in the Classroom”
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
On Thursday, August 20, the board of officers of the American Philosophical Association issued a letter to the University of Exeter administration in response to proposed cuts to the university’s philosophy program. www.apaonline.org/news/733577/...
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APA board issues letter on proposed cuts to philosophy program at the University of Exeter - American Philosophical Association
On Thursday, August 20, the board of officers of the American Philosophical Association issued a letter to the University of Exeter administration in response to proposed cuts to the university’s…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The APA has joined more than 20 other scholarly societies endorsing the @acls1919.bsky.social statement on the National Call to Action issued by the US Secretary of Education. www.apaonline.org/news/733558/...
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APA Endorses ACLS Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education - American Philosophical Association
The APA has joined more than 20 other scholarly societies endorsing the ACLS statement on the National Call to Action issued by the US Secretary of Education.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
APA member David Thorstad (Vanderbilt) is quoted in this article on peer review in the era of AI. arstechnica.com/science/2026...
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Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Reminder: The nomination deadline for the 2026 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching has been extended to September 6. Open to any APA member who has an impact on student learning in undergraduate and/or pre-college settings. www.apaonline.org/teaching_prize
David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. Deadline: September 6, 2026.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
APA member Luvell Anderson was a guest on a recent episode of the Top of Mind podcast, discussing humor, race, satire, and the effect of laughter on relationships. (audio) exchange.prx.org/pieces/62893...
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Top of Mind - Can You Joke About Anything? Where Funny Becomes Offensive
Can you joke about anything? Exploring where humor ends and offense begins.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2023 APA Pacific Division presidential address given by Debra Satz. blog.apaonline.org/2026/08/11/2...
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2023 Pacific Division Presidential Address: When Cash Is Not Enough: The Case for In-Kind Distribution | Blog of the APA
Below is the audio recording of Debra Satz’s presidential address, “When Cash Is Not Enough: The Case for In-Kind Distribution,” given at the 2023 Pacific Division Meeting. The full text is available…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
APA member William D’Alessandro is quoted in this piece on @wm.edu’s new interdisciplinary minor blending philosophy and computer science. www.wm.edu/as/news/2026...
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Where AI meets ethics: new interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy
W&M's new AI & Ethics minor prepares students to examine artificial intelligence through both technical and ethical lenses.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The nomination deadline for the 2026 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching has been extended to September 6. Open to any APA member who has an impact on student learning in undergraduate and/or pre-college settings. www.apaonline.org/teaching_prize
David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. Deadline: September 6, 2026.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Yesterday, the APA board of officers issued a letter to the University of Dundee administration in response to proposed cuts to the university’s philosophy program. www.apaonline.org/news/732705/...
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APA board issues letter on proposed cuts to philosophy program at the University of Dundee - American Philosophical Association
On Wednesday, August 5, the board of officers of the American Philosophical Association issued a letter to the University of Dundee administration in response to proposed cuts to the university’s…
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
APA member Vicente Medina has an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, “What does the 26th of July Movement mean now for Cubans?” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/28/o...
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Vicente Medina: What does the 26th of July Movement mean now for Cubans?
After sixty-seven years of a one-party dictatorship, Cuban government officials are in a bind as they face new sanctions from the US.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
APA member Felipe De Brigard (Duke University) has been named a Provost Faculty Fellow for 2026-27. Congratulations! today.duke.edu/2026/07/five...
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Five Named Provost Faculty Fellows | Duke Today
The following is a summary of a story originally on the Office of the Provost website.
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
LAST CALL! The nomination deadline for the 2026 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching is tomorrow, August 5. www.apaonline.org/teaching_prize
David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching. Deadline: August 5, 2026. www.apaonline.org/teaching_prize
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American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Paper submissions are open for the 2027 APA Pacific Division meeting in Portland, OR. Submit a paper today! #APAPacific27 www.apaonline.org/news/732513/...
2027 Pacific Division Meeting, Portland, Oregon, March 24-27
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