June 2023
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In Memoriam: Steven Shiffrin (1941-2023)
A leading scholar and theorist of the First Amendment, Professor Shiffrin taught for many years at Cornell, and, before that, at UCLA. The Cornell memorial notice is here, which includes at the end a link to a very nice tribute by Professor Michael Dorf.
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In Memoriam: William J. Talbott (1949-2023)
MOVING TO FRONT FROM MAY 19, 2023: UPDATED Professor Talbott was a longtime faculty member at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he was emeritus. His initial work was in epistemology, but he then wrote influentially in moral, political, and legal philosophy. I met him many years ago; he was a first-rate intellect. I will…
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In Memoriam: Ian Jarvie (1937-2023)
A longtime faculty member at York University, Toronto, where he was emeritus, Professor Jarvie was best-known for his work in philosophy of the social sciences (especially on anthropology) and in film theory. Comments are open for remembrances from those who knew Professor Jarvie, or for those who would like to comment on the significance of…
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Congratulations to the University of Chicago Law School Class of 2023
It was a pleasure and privilege to teach such talented young men and women. I join all my colleagues in wishing you much happiness and success in the years ahead!
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In Memoriam: Peter Machamer (1942-2023)
A longtime faculty member of the History and Philosophy of Science Department at the University of Pittsburgh, Professor Machamer was perhaps best-known for his work on Galileo and on the concept of mechanism. Comments are open for remembrances from those who knew Professor Machamer, or for those who wish to comment on the significance of…
I just published in the new PPA and can say it was one of the most difficult, rigorous R&R’s of…