May 2021
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The work of philosopher and psychologist U.T. Place
A new page devoted to his career and contributions. (Thanks to George Graham for the pointer.)
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Lawsky’s Entry-Level Hiring Report for 2021
Although Professor Lawsky will continue to update the report, an initial version is here. A few notable results: *There were 64 rookie hires, down from 88 last year. *There were only 45 schools hiring, down from 66 last year. *All rookie hires had some combination of a clerkship, a fellowship, and/or an advanced degree. If…
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Entry-level hiring report: today is the last day to submit information…
…before Professor Lawsky compiles the results for this year.
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On what is truly important to oneself
Robert Paul Wolff reflects on the question.
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The Canadian “eh” and other bits of linguistic diversity
An informative and amusing website from Yale.
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Did the coronavirus escape from a virology lab in Wuhan?
Here's a detailed and sober abductive argument that it did, although it's not conclusive. (Thanks to Roger Crisp for the pointer.)
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1st NYU undergraduate philosophy conference coming up next weekend
I don't usually post announcements of these kinds of events, but this one is on Zoom and welcomes registrants from outside NYU and offers an excellent line-up of speakers, many drawn from NYU's outstanding department–so I imagine others will be interested. (Thanks to Paul Jin for the pointer.)
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Great moments in live rock ‘n’ roll: Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Free Bird,” 1977
As long as we're on a Southern Rock theme, this performance of "Free Bird" at the Oakland Colosseum is basically the epitome of 1970s stadium rock. Just a few months later, lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt and guitarist Steve Gaines (the one with the short beard) were killed in a plane crash. Indeed, now the…
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In Memoriam: Louis Charland (1958-2021)
A longtime member of the philosophy faculty at Western University in Ontario, Professor Charland was best-known for his contributions to philosophy of psychiatry and mind and bioethics. The Western memorial notice is here. (Thanks to Anthony Skelton for the pointer.)
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Blast from the past: PhD admissions and the job market for “older” students/candidates
A discussion back in 2008.
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In Memoriam: Jacques Bouveresse (1940-2021)
One of the most prominent analytic philosophers in France over the last half-century, Professor Bouveresse was eventually a professor at the College de France, the most prestigious academic appointment in the French academic system. An obituary (in French) is here, and an earlier interview (also in French) is here.
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University of Liverpool is still a disgrace
The latest on the mischief at Liverpool we have noted before: Sadly, the situation at the University of Liverpool still requires our attention. This will be a shorter email than update #2, with just three essential items of information for you. Please share this which lays bare the reality of mismanagement at Liverpool and the…
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Virginia Commonwealth University now requiring what is almost certainly an unlawful “diversity” statement from faculty candidates
The details of the requirement are here, and F.I.R.E. has sent this sensible letter to the Administration explaining why it is unconstitutional: Download FIRE Letter to Virginia Commonwealth University May 10 2021 (1) (1). (I wrote about the similar University of California diversity statements here.) My guess is that these "diversity" statements will continue to…
Don’t click the transcript – it’s a mis-transcription that makes Harvey sound unhinged. The bit of it that’s visible without…