“Departments of Cognitive Poker”? Competitiveness and Philosophy (guest post)
If this is right and there are major downsides to a competitive atmosphere in philosophy, what…
We Are Made of Music, We Are Made of Time: Violinist Natalie Hodges on the Poetic Science of Sound and Feeling
Time renders most individual moments meaningless, or at least less important than they originally seemed, but…
‘Moon Knight’ Release Schedule: When Does Episode 3 Hit Disney Plus? – CNET
Things apparently escalate from there: “As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex…
Pay Referees Per Mistake Caught?
James Stacey Taylor, a professor of philosophy at The College of New Jersey, is concerned about…
New Name & Updated Site for Information about Graduate Programs in Philosophy
APDA is retaining its initials but altering its name to better match its activities as an…
OUP’s Decision to Publish “Gender-Critical” Book Raises Concerns of Scholars and OUP Employees
Two open letters are circulating regarding the decision of Oxford University Press to publish Gender-Critical Feminism,…
Score Big Savings on Games, Hardware, Accessories and More at GameStop’s Spring Sale – CNET
Deal Spring is here and the sun is shining, gamers, so it’s the perfect time to…
Ukraine/Russia Open Thread
— Philosophers On The Russian Attack On Ukraine — commentary from Saba Bazargan-Forward, Jovana Davidovic, Christopher…
‘Sonic 2’: Is There a Post-Credits Scene? – CNET
Shadow’s abilities are similar to Sonic’s, including the ability to use the Chaos Emeralds to transform…
SpaceX Starlink Terminals Sent to Ukraine Cost US Taxpayers $3M, Report Says – CNET
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images This story is part of War in Ukraine,…
Encouraging Participation in the Classroom
Knowing that “what happens in Government 137B, stays in Government 137B” couldn’t be the sole norm…
Filing Taxes at the Last Minute? Watch Out for These Scams – CNET
The emails Cofense spotted include fake tax forms loaded with malware designed to breach consumers’ computers,…
Three Philosophers Named Guggenheim Fellows
They are: The fellowships are for 6-12 months, with monetary awards of varying amounts, and are…
The More Loving One: The Science of Entropy and the Art of Alternative Endings
“The More Loving One” — the second verse of which became the epigraph of Figuring, and…
How to Face the Centuries with Confidence: The Mystery of the World’s Most Majestic Tree
The calm deposition of the rings (rosy pink spring wood ending in the sudden dark band…
“Geo-Academic Inequalities” in Philosophy
The foregoing excerpts are from a post by Professor Robeyns at Crooked Timber. In it she solilcits…
Next Rocket Lab Launch Will Catch Returning Booster in Mid-Air With a Helicopter – CNET
A Sikorsky S-92, which is a twin engine helicopter often used for offshore drilling or search…
Public Philosophy Project Wins DFG Communicator Award
goes to researchers who are particularly creative in their science communication, taking new, courageous paths and…
William E. Mann (1940-2022)
Professor Mann retired from the University of Vermont in 2010 after 36 years there. Prior to…
‘Moon Knight’ Episode 2 Recap: Oscar Isaac Dives Further Down The Marvel Rabbit Hole – CNET
Polite comics characters think all through their motivations for the readers’ convenience. Marvel Studios Now playing:…
Hope, Love, and the Remedy for Despair, from Gabriel Marcel to Nick Cave
The year Gabriel Marcel died, as entire nations were cutting themselves off from each other in…
Guerrero & Lafont Win 2022 Lebowitz Prize
The prize, awarded jointly by the American Philosophical Association (APA) and the Phi Beta Kappa Society…
The Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video – CNET
Not much needs to be said about the first in the Terminator franchise. Apparently born of…
Sabbatical Resources and Ideas Sought
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Reader recommendations regarding the following would be appreciated: listings of…
The Best Fantasy TV Shows on HBO Max – CNET
But if you’ve watched your fill of Daenerys and her dragons, it may be time to…
How a Lack of Federal COVID Funds Could Impact Health Care – CNET
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the…
The Art of Choosing Love Over Not-Love: Rumi’s Antidote to Our Human Tragedy
To become precious — that is the work of love, the task of love, the great…
Will Smith Resigns Academy Membership After Slapping Chris Rock at Oscars – CNET
A representative for Smith didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images “We…
A Little Rough Data About Journal Refereeing in Philosophy
Another possible explanation for disparate rates is offered by the aforemention editor: “the personal touch made…
A Philosophy Journal That Won’t Accept Submissions from Iranian Citizens?
In a recent interview about Russia and Ukraine at Truthout, Noam Chomsky (MIT), discussing sanctions and…