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MOVING TO FRONT FROM JANUARY 23–UPDATED
Victor Caston (ancient philosophy, philosophy of mind), Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has a senior offer from the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Students considering either place with an interest in ancient philosophy will want to keep an eye on what happens.
UPDATE: Professor Caston has declined the Rutgers offer, and will remain at Michigan.
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