J.E. “Ted” McGuire (1931-2022)

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The Department of the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh has posted a brief memorial notice here. In a post about McGuire and his work—the first in a planned series about McGuire’s “towering contributions,” Eric Schliesser…

Obstacles To Curiosity

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* He actually said “walled gardens of curiosity.” Why a “walled” garden? To keep politicization out of classrooms. What kinds of politicization can be kept out, and what kinds should be kept out? That was not discussed. Also not discussed:…

Philosophers’ Views of Exploitation: A Survey

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[Lida Moser, “Two Workers, Exxon Building” (detail)] The survey’s authors are Benjamin Ferguson (Warwick), Peter Matthews (Middlebury), David Ronayne (ESMT Berlin), and Roberto Veneziani (Queen Mary University London). They write: We are conducting a survey about academic philosophers’ views of what exploitation is, by judging…

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Please note that the Classic Accessories OverDrive PolyPro Car Cover is a universal fit cover with elastic hem corners. They are, however, offered in a variety of sizes for both cars and SUVs. Classic Accessories OverDrive PolyPro 1 Compact Sedan…