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The latest news from The Society for Philosophy and Disability. Keep up-to-date with the organization’s activities and relevant opportunities.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • Job: Washington State University

    The Department of Philosophy at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August of 2018. AOS: Contemporary Epistemology. AOC: Applied Ethics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in contemporary epistemology and related areas, as well as…

  • Job Posting – UC Santa Barbara – Assistant Professor (AOS – Ethics, construed broadly)

    Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ethics, Department of Philosophy   APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2018 AOS: Ethics (construed broadly) AOC: Open REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is a PhD in Philosophy or related field OR the completion of all requirements for a PhD in Philosophy or a related…