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The Conjuring of Ridiculous Things: Why I Value Mexican Philosophy

5. February 2019 Philosophy News News

by Carlos Alberto Sánchez An occupational hazard of studying, writing about, and teaching Mexican philosophy is that there will always be someone who asks, “What ... Read [More]

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Ursula K. Le Guin gravitated toward science fiction in part because it was a “despised, marginal” genre. Unsupervised by literary criticism, its authors remained free

5. February 2019 Philosophy News News

Ursula K. Le Guin gravitated toward science fiction in part because it was a “despised, marginal” genre. Unsupervised by literary criticism, its authors remained [More]

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Blackface

5. February 2019 Philosophy News News

For those not familiar with blackface, it originated as a type of makeup used by non-black actors to portray caricatures of black people. In the United States, it is generally considered unambiguously racist—though there are those who would argue that if the portrayal is not a caricature, then it is not racist. While the use [More]

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Handling 'split-verdict' R&R's

4. February 2019 Philosophy News News

In our new "how can we help you?" thread, Mercado writes: I wonder what folks think about the following publishing issue. I just received a second R&R from journal x regarding a particular paper. This second set of referee comments is mixed. One referee’s comments are on the mark [More]

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What Are You Reading…On Care

4. February 2019 Philosophy News News

It was hard to watch news of last week’s polar vortex without feeling concerned for those in its path. While my area (slightly north of ... Read [More]

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An adjunct professor of art tries to make rent. The result: a Thoreauvian quest for radical simplicity — and the birth of America’s tiny-house movement

4. February 2019 Philosophy News News

An adjunct professor of art tries to make rent. The result: a Thoreauvian quest for radical simplicity — and the birth of America’s tiny-house [More]

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After a cruel imprisonment that sought to subdue his “weak mind,” Diderot sought revenge against the state. His revolutionary weapon: the Encyclopédie

2. February 2019 Philosophy News News

After a cruel imprisonment that sought to subdue his “weak mind,” Diderot sought revenge against the state. His revolutionary weapon: the [More]

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Review: Ivana Gavrić at Kettle’s Yard.

1. February 2019 Philosophy News News

Out on a bitter evening to Kettle’s Yard for a concert by the pianist — and one-time Cambridge student — Ivana Gavrić. I’m not sure why, but I haven’t been to a concert there for a number of years. It … Continue reading → The post Review: Ivana Gavrić at Kettle’s Yard. appeared first on Logic [More]

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How can we help you? (February 2019)

1. February 2019 Philosophy News News

Now that it's a new month, it's time for another 'how can we help you?' thread. For those of you unfamiliar with this series, this is a chance for you to post openly or anonymously in the comments section below on anything you could use help with related to [More]

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APA Member Interview: Lynne Tirrell

1. February 2019 Philosophy News News

by Sabrina D. MisirHiralall Lynne Tirrell is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut, whose research centers on language and power. She has ... Read [More]

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