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Best Philosophy Papers Published in 2008?

Brian Leiter

MOVING TO FRONT FROM YESTERDAY:  I really would be grateful for reader input!

Once again, I am one of the nominators for The Philosopher's Annual, and would be interested in hearing reader thoughts on the best papers that appeared in 2008.  Others are soliciting nominations in areas like epistemology, and since areas like philosophy of mind, epistemology, decision theory, philosophical logic and philosophy of language are well-represented among the nominators, I am likely to focus on identifying the best work in (broadly) value theory and history of philosophy, especially, but not only, 19th- and 20th-century European philosophy.  Suggestions welcome, with some explanation of the particular importance or value of the paper being especially useful.  Thanks.

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2 responses to “Best Philosophy Papers Published in 2008?”

  1. Christopher Hitchcock

    I am also a nominator, so won't give away my goods. But it strikes me that this is very early to be collecting nominations, as many journals have not published their final issue of the 2008 volume year.

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  2. Brian Leiter

    Patrick Grim has asked for the nominations in the next two weeks, so early or not, we nominators have to deliver!

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