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One of the first commenters there referenced “Slow Philosophy,” a proposal Jennifer Whiting (Pittsburgh) floated here in 2015, which would alleviate a variety of problems. If you’re unfamiliar with it, give it a read. de Cruz notes “Of course, it…
The grant will fund the project for four years, and includes support for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. You can learn more about the project and these opportunities here. Three philosophers have been awarded a €2,349,000 grant for their project,…
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Winning authors receive a 0 award and will be formally recognized at the annual prize reception at an APA divisional meeting. You can learn more about the prize, and see a list of previous winners, here. The American Philosophical Association…