April 2015
-
More on the fake “activism” of Twitter mobs…
…at the Boston Review. This is obviously related to the juvenile SJW phenomenon. A propos social media and job candidates, hiring departments probably would do well to be alert for offenders on this score. It would be a catastrophe were this nonsense to migrate from cyberspace into the profession.
-
Standardized measurement and its discontents
At the faculty lounge, Professor Bernard Burk of the University of North Carolina echoes questions raised earlier by Professor Merritt of Ohio State about whether it is unethical or misleading for law schools to report employment using the international standard definition of employment. I have discussed these issues extensively before.* Employment statistics are primarily useful…
-
Another unfortunate sign of the times: U of Alaska-Fairbanks to close its philosophy program
Story here. (Thanks to Fritz Allhoff for the pointer.)
-
Advertising update
The top spots in May are taken, but there is still one 2nd and one 3rd from the top available. The top spots in June are also taken, and some top and 2nd spots are taken later in the summer. Recall that summer rates are discounted more than usual, as I won't be blogging quite…
-
Speaking of the moral standing of non-human animals…
…two chimps may get legal standing in New York. Two points to note: (1) the "Supreme Court" in New York is the trial court, not the highest court of the state; (2) the judge's order is not a finding that the chimps are persons, legally or otherwise, but only that the University must justify holding…
-
If all the world’s ice melts…
…Chicago still won't be ocean-front property, but…
-
I’ve joined Aeon Ideas…
…here, and have a couple of viewpoints up. A number of other philosophers also participate, including Richard Chappell, Charlie Kurth, and Nigel Warburton, among others I've noticed so far.
-
I’ve joined Aeon Ideas…
…here, and have a couple of viewpoints up.
-
The “rot” in social psychology
An interesting reflection on recent troubles in the field. Is this fair?
-
Anticipating cuts at UW Madison…
…if Governor Walker really cuts $300 million.
-
Latest NALP salary data
The percentage of firms paying $160,000 to start is up quite a bit since last year, but not yet back to 2009 levels, among other tidbits.
-
The effect of social media use on job candidates
So our earlier poll got over 500 responses, and overall, I would say the news is not good for job seekers on social media, such as blogs, twitter, Instagram etc: Faculty involved in hiring: has the social media presence (blogs, twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.) of a job candidate affected that candidates prospects at your institution?…
-
Philosophy from 7 pm to 7 am in New York…
…this Friday. An eclectic group of participants, some very good. (Thanks to Chris Morris for the pointer.) ADDENDUM RE: THE "ECLECTIC" BIT: Did you know that "Philosophy begins with the suicide of Socrates"? I
I only just learned of Barry’s passing, and I’m enormously saddened at the news. I wrote my PhD on his…