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The Inclusion Problem in Epistemology: The Case of the Gettier Cases (3 of 3)
Post Three of Three (Post 1 / Post 2)
Shaw’s Nyāya and Mou’s Mohism are contemporary theories of epistemology deriving from historical sources in classical...
The Inclusion Problem in Epistemology: The Case of the Gettier Cases (2 of 3)
Post Two of Three (Post 1)
The contemporary engagement with Gettier’s counterexamples builds off of Gettier’s actual discussion. So, it will be useful to rehearse...
What Are You Reading? (May 16-22)
I have enjoyed writing about my reading lists on the blog, but I'd like to open up the "What Are You Reading?" column to...
Changes to the Editorial Team
I am writing with two updates to the composition of the editorial team.
I am sad to announce the departure of our copy editor, Cherie...
Early Career Research Spotlight – David Ripley
The purpose of the early-career research spotlight is two-fold. First, the aim is to bring attention to an early-career APA member who is doing...
What Are You Reading? (April 4–10)
This year, the Dewey Lecture at the Pacific APA was given by Linda Zagzebski, the George Lynn Cross Research Professor and Kingfisher College Chair...
The Job Market: How to Get an Interview at a Community College (Part 1)
Tailoring Your Application for the Philosopher on the Committee
After getting my Ph.D. in philosophy, I applied to any job that I could, which included...
APA Member Perspective: Professor Fired for Allegedly Violating Duty
From 2010–2013, I had the pleasure to teach at Mount St. Mary's University, a small Catholic college in rural Maryland that's home to a number...
Philosophers and Public Engagement
In this country, public discussions of important policy issues tend to be dominated by politicians, journalists, and think-tank “experts.” Apart from occasional appearances by...