On this #LaborDay we're thinking back to our 2017 episode "A World Without #Work," when we sent our Roving Philosophical Reporter, Liza Veale, to look at depictions of a post-work society—the yearning and the dread, the utopian and dystopian predictions: youtu.be/_CnRN9lrJKI #PhilSky #philosophy

The first episode in our #WiseWomen series was the first (and so far only) time our Roving Philosophical Report story editor, Angela Johnston, did the roving herself—in this case, to explore the life and times of 4th-century Egyptian philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria: youtu.be/yRWMtzW7nDo

Trying to not feel guilty for being at the beach and leaving my laptop untouched. Since I’m away from my kids I thought I’d both vacation and write but… maybe I won’t write after all!

Thank you @hiphination.bsky.social for joining Good Is In The Details! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... #philsky @rudysalo.bsky.social @goodisinthedetails.bsky.social

I feel lucky that I was able to attend the conference launching the new field of Positive Moral Philosophy. It was organized by Cheshire Calhoun, Jules Holroyd, and Karen Stohr. #philsky #philosophy #PositiveMoralPhilosophy

I absolutely loved being in conversation with Samir Chopra, @kkthomason.bsky.social and @jdelston.bsky.social in this panel. I really think it's worth watching if you are interested in so-called "negative emotions"! I learned a ton. #philsky #philosophy

If you are an American Philosophical Association member, come chat about "bad" emotions this Thursday at 10am Pacific! @kkthomason.bsky.social and Samir Chopra are the other panelists, and @jdelston.bsky.social will moderate. #philsky #philosophy

I have been impressed and delighted by my students end-of-term presentations @univpugetsound.bsky.social. I'll devote two distinct threads to the different type of presentations. This one concerns my upper-level course on the philosophy of emotions. 1/10

Come chat about negative emotions with me, @kkthomason.bsky.social, and Samir Chopra. Thanks, @jdelston.bsky.social, for organizing!

Join us this evening! Register here: www.plato-philosophy.org/webinars/ Co-sponsored by @apaphilosophy.bsky.social #webinar #student #university #philsky #edusky #edsky

I enjoyed this essay by Sophie Grace Chappell (is she here?) for The Philosopher magazine. #philsky #philosophy

That's a wrap on my series of recent books on women in #philosophy for #womenshistorymonth! You can see them individually in my profile--an impressive list, and I'm sure there are others. If we don't think they're there, we won't look; if we don't look we won't find them. Here's to finding more!

A bit sheepish about posting again about this paper, but since I have some new followers, I might as well share this very short blog post on it!

Sandra Harding, feminist philosopher of science, passed away. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie... Her work on feminist standpoint theory was so important to me. #philsky #feministsky #philsci #STS

www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcn... #theresistance 💪🏽 #philsky #academicsky #edusky

Happy Birthday GEM Anscombe, born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1919! Check out our recent episode on her, part of our #WiseWomen series. www.philosophytalk.org/shows/elizab... #PhilSky #EduSky

An abyss of competence.

Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.

Folks asking for sources other than NY post, Inside Higher Ed article was published yesterday, link below.

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Something to understand about the nazi salute nonsense is that back during Reconstruction there was a cottage industry of Klan denial, where Democratic papers would pretend the KKK didn't exist or point to their stupid rituals as evidence they were a Republican delusion or otherwise harmless

CfA alert: Workshop on Foundations of Morality, University of Leeds, 10-11 June 2025. Keynotes: Julia Driver (UT-Austin/St Andrews) and Michael Smith (Princeton University) Abstracts of up to 1,000 words are due 23 March 2025. Fuller details at joseph-bowen.weebly.com/foundations-... #philsky

"Please accept my apologies for the redactions below – I'd be happy to share the complete text over appropriate channels, if you, [email protected], can demonstrate that you're eligible to view this information."

NEH introduces new prohibited categories to comply with executive orders. This is an infringement of academic freedom plain and simple, and also nonsense: what is “discriminatory equity ideology”

I loved this paper by Kirsty Ironside and Josh Wilburn. It argues that those who think Plato seeks to masculinize/de-feminize the city oversimplify his treatment of Greek gender norms.

#philsky #philosophy www.womeninparenthesis.co.uk

On behalf of APT (Association of Philosophy Teachers) On Monday March 10th 6-7pm we will be welcoming Dr Peter West from Northeastern University & Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh from the University of Winchester talking to the APT. @peterwest23.bsky.social #philsky #PhilosophyMatters #womeninphilosophy 1/3

I'm co-editing a Synthese special issue on the relationship between traditional, naturalistic, and social metaphysics, called "The Aims and Methodologies of Contemporary Metaphysics". Check out the CFP below if you work on meta-metaphysics! The deadline is September 30th

Please support our colleagues in Philosophy at Cardiff University #philsky #philosophy

I don’t like when people say: “cruelty is the point”, because it supports a Manichean distinction between good and evil, and because I think the latter usually stems from greed, egoism, and ideology, not cruelty or sadism. But I’m finding it hard to resist the evidence that I’m wrong, these days.

Consider attending this online session on chairing a conference sessions if you can, especially if you are an early-career scholar (registration and APA membership required). #philsky

I did a short news segment on envy today. Nothing earth-shattering, and I don't really talk about my particular views, but it's short, so you have never thought much about envy you might want go give it a listen!

Twin-volume alert: Hoping two vols – some 6 lb of solid research – on women #philosopers in the #19thCentury will leave a mark on the field. Thanks to @lydiamoland.bsky.social and Alison Stone for their superb editorship. Challenging a male-dominated canon, one page at a time.    #philsky #books

Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds But note that this is "only for deaths from traumatic injuries, so did not include deaths from a lack of healthcare or food, or the thousands of missing believed to be buried under rubble." #gaza

So now we have a "Philosophical Underclass" feed that collects posts with #philosophicalunderclass. Let's see how this goes. bsky.app/profile/did:... #philsky

@ksetiya.bsky.social spotted today in a stylish bookstore in Taipei:

Missed our event on Awkwardness? Catch up on the insightful conversation between Alexandra Plakias and Anthony Morgan as they unpack how labelling people as "awkward" can deepen inequities, limiting their access to crucial social goods. #philsky 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/8oUtbQ8hT-U

An important milestone for me: first time writing an introduction (in Chinese) for a book published in Taiwan! It's the translation of @ehatmat.bsky.social 's Drawing the Line, which I heartily recommend, in any language! My intro: philpapers.org/rec/LIAVGE

I already shared the preprint of this paper, but the official version of "The Value of Sleeping" is not available and open access. Feel free to share my defense of sleeping. It's pretty accessible and I think even non-academics might find it enjoyable. #philsky

The deadline for the International Society for Social Ontology essay prize for young scholars has been extended till Jan 31. The understanding of social ontology is pretty capacious, so have a think about whether you or someone you know has something to submit. isosonline.org/News/13394583 #philsky

I made a "critical 4E" starter pack, of people who are sympathetic to 4E cognition—that is: embodied, embedded, enacted, and extended—cognition, but also interested in exploring its moral and social and political implications. See examples of work in the area! nickbrancazio.com/home/feminis...

Philosophers, please suggest a short "reply paper" that I can share with my undergraduates as a model paper. Desiderata: a nice title that previews the topic; accessible subject; not too long; and, of course, well-done in your view. Self-authored papers welcome! Bonus point: open access. #philsky

Each year, I adopt 2 new climate-friendly habits. Originally, I focused on reducing my carbon footprint. Then, I looked at how to catalyze change at scale: communicating, engaging with others, supporting climate action groups. This year, I’m going deeper, focusing on what powers our fight: love.

Not sure it’s logically sound (as stated), yet persuasive!

If you can't get enough 2024-in-review, check out extended versions of Josh & Ray's conversations with @dailynous.com editor Justin Weinberg, CNN legal analyst @eliehonig.bsky.social, and Rutgers philosopher @alexgphilosophy.bsky.social at our website: www.philosophytalk.org/shows/examined-year-2024

Mid-morning frolicking in Kenting, Taiwan. Picture doesn’t convey how windy it is, which spoils the fun somewhat.

In "Oppressive Things", we were equivocal about whether handedness could constitute oppression. I just came across this article that focus on this topic, from a phenomenological approach. Might be of interest to other #critical4e people! www.pdcnet.org/swphilreview...

Cloudy sunrise in Taitung County, Taiwan.

Our Christmas Eve present from @oxunipress.bsky.social: proofs of our forthcoming Handbook! 50 newly commissioned chapters on #19thCentury #women in #philosophy from logicians to social theorists to utilitarians to pacifists. I guess I know what will be first on my to-do list in 2025! #philsky

Congratulations! Fondly remembering our episode from a few years back: www.philosophytalk.org/shows/envy-v...