Yearly Archives: 2016

When Reviewers Lie—A Growing Problem?

I’ve received a range of responses to articles submitted to journals. A few, either immediately or after revision, were accepted and published. Of course...

Missing Evidence (Video)

We like to think that science exists in a cosy, objective world based on facts and evidence. But from gravity to dark matter, string...

Should we act on our beliefs? The vexing nature of responsibility

This post originally appeared on OUPblog and appears here as part of our partnership with them. Some people think that voting for Donald Trump was...

Night of Philosophy in Paris: Interview with Gregg Caruso

A Night of Philosophy is an all-night marathon of philosophy presentations and performances, including theater, video art, singing, poetry, dancing, and music.  The seventh installment of the...

What Are You Reading…On Sanctuary

This morning, while I was attending a service at a local Unitarian Church, a person mentioned how they felt safe and welcome while at...

APA Member Interview: Ramona Ilea

Ramona Ilea is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Philosophy Department at Pacific University, outside Portland, Oregon. She specializes in animal and environmental...

The Teaching Workshop: Peer Evaluation

Welcome again to The Teaching Workshop, where your questions related to pedagogy are answered. Each post features questions submitted by readers with answers from...

Understanding the Present through Interdisciplinary Study

  This is the sixth and final post in a series on the work of the Critical Theory Workshop/Atelier de Théorie Critique. The Critical Theory...

Strange Affects and Collective Emotions (Video)

For most of us, emotions and desire are a highly personalised and private experience; felt by us and us alone. But from baseball games...

Can Data Help Us Improve the Situation for Women in Philosophy?

"I feel like I am missing out," "I fear for my career if I speak up," "I am stuck in an awful place," "I...

What Are You Reading…On the Unexpected

Like the vast majority of pollsters, pundits, and other political observers, I was blindsided this past week by the election of Donald Trump. My...

APA Member Interview: Brandon Polite

Brandon Polite is an assistant professor at Knox College. He specializes in aesthetics and the philosophy of music, with an emphasis on musical representation...

Spaces of Newness in a World of Crises: Imagining Philosophy Beyond the Party of Order

This post is the fifth in a series on the work of the Critical Theory Workshop/Atelier de Théorie Critique. The Critical Theory Workshop is...

Paradise Lost? (Video)

We are in a period of transition; but transition towards what? --Simone Weil Civilization has brought us no shortage of wonders; from technological marvels in the form...

What Are You Reading…On Elections

There is one event happening this week that will, barring something unexpected, override every other news story. The 2016 election has been one for...