Author: Adam Cureton

  • Disability at the 2019 Pacific APA

    Thursday Afternoon, 1:00–4:00 p.m. APA Committee Session: Book Symposium: Shelley L. Tremain, Foucault and Feminist Philosophy of Disability Arranged by the APA Committee on the Status of Women and co-sponsored by the Society for Philosophy and Disability Chair: Melinda Hall (Stetson University) Speakers: Devonya N. Havis (Canisius College) Jesse Prinz (The Graduate Center, CUNY) Chloë…

  • Call for Contributors: Black Panther and Philosophy

    Tim Brown at the University of Washington is co-editing a popular collection on the film Black Panther and Philosophy. He and his co-editor are interested in getting disability studies perspectives represented in the collection. Here’s the call for contributors.

  • Sad news – Anita Silvers

    We were very sad to learn that Anita Silvers, a founding member of the SPD Board of Directors, passed away. Anita was a guiding light in Philosophy of Disability, and Philosophy more generally. She was also a tireless advocate, a wonderful teacher and a mentor and friend to many of us. https://philosophy.sfsu.edu/news-announce/dr-anita-silvers-november-1-1940-march-14-2019?fbclid=IwAR1Jl-m2GjZ9Nlb1GGmLf0Ix1jfLbAk8Jr_7t3EgOUpnt9K-as7iaweKwGI https://www.apaonline.org/news/442158/In-Memoriam-Anita-Silvers.htm

  • Disability at the 2019 Eastern APA

    Tuesday, January 18, Noon-2:00 p.m. – G6K Association for Philosophy of Education and Society for Philosophy and DisabilityTopic: Education and DisabilitySpeakers: Jaime Ahlberg (University of Florida)“On Inclusion”Adam Cureton (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)“Respect for Students with Disabilities”Franziska Felder (University of Birmingham and University of Zurich)“Why Disability Invites Us to Think Differently about Justice”Simo Vehmas (Stockholm University)“Profound Intellectual…

  • Sad news – Lawrence C. Becker

    We were deeply saddened to hear that Lawrence C. Becker has died.  He was an excellent philosopher, a model of grace and resilience, an admirable person, and a good friend to many of us. Becker made significant and lasting theoretical contributions to the philosophy of disability.  He also advocated for people with disabilities and broadened…

  • TT job in Value Theory at CSU Long Beach

    The Department of Philosophy at CSU Long Beach has an opening at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, in Value Theory. For full consideration, please submit your application through AJO by Nov. 15, 2018. The full details can be found here: https://philjobs.org/job/show/11138

  • Disability at the 2018 Pacific APA

      THURSDAY AFTERNOON, March 29, 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. 5J APA Committee Session: Defining Disability Arranged by the APA Committee on Philosophy and Medicine Chair: Jennifer Hawkins (Duke University) Speakers: Adam Cureton (University of Tennessee) “Disability and the Importance of Personal Aims and Projects” Joseph Stramondo (San Diego State University) “Prioritizing the Pragmatic When Choosing…

  • Job – Department Head – University of Georgia

    The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the position of Department Head. The preferred start date is January 2019. We seek a scholar at the advanced associate professor or full professor level, with an outstanding record of research and teaching and relevant service or administrative experience. The successful candidate will provide fresh perspectives and seasoned…

  • Conference – Disability in Latin Medieval Philosophy and Theology

    This conference is organized by Scott Williams and Richard Cross.  It will take place at the University of Notre Dame from April 26-28, 2018. More information can be found at: https://philevents.org/event/show/39770 Please RSVP to Scot Williams (swillia8@unca.edu) by April 9th.

  • Job: Assistant Professor at Florida International University (AOS Kant or Ethics)

    More information: https://philjobs.org/job/show/8886

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