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2026 Anita Silvers Essay Prize Winner – August Gorman
Dr. August Gorman’s essay, “Against Neuronormativity in Moral Responsibility,” is the winner of the 2026 Anita Silvers Prize. The article is published in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly, and you can read his award-winning work here. The Anita Silvers Prize is sponsored by the Society of Philosophy and Disability and named for…
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In Memoriam: David T. Wasserman (1923-2025)
David T. Wasserman, one of the founding figures of philosophy of disability, died this past December. The following memorial notice is by Adam Cureton (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). David T. Wasserman (1953–2025) was one of the founding figures of philosophy of disability, supporting its intellectual and institutional development and emphasizing…
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First Book from Oxford Studies in Disability, Ethics, and Society Released
In 2022, SPD president Joel Michael Reynolds and emerita professor of English and bioethics Rosemarie Garland-Thomson launched Oxford Studies in Disability, Ethics, and Society, the first book series devoted to disability and ethics in Oxford University Press’ history. The series’ inaugural title was recently released from the founder, former president,…
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2026 Anita Silvers Prize
The deadline for the Society for Philosophy and Disability’s 2026 Anita Silvers Essay Prize is June 15, 2026. It will be awarded to the best unpublished (or published within the last two years) English-language essay in the field of philosophy of disability. The author of the winning essay will receive $500 (or an…
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JOB: Lecturer in Applied Ethics
The University of New Hampshire is currently hiring a Lecturer in Applied Ethics, with an application deadline of December 15, 2024. Here is the link to the job posting.
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Call for Papers for a Special Issue on “Philosophy and Disability” for HUMANA.MENTE: Journal of Philosophical Studies
Here is a Call for Papers for a Special Issue on “Philosophy and Disability” for HUMANA.MENTE: Journal of Philosophical Studies
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of TechnologyAOS Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and/or Philosophy of Cognitive ScienceAOC Open, but the Department has particular interest in Neuroethics, Professional Ethics, Philosophy of Disability or Aesthetics More information.
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2023 Anita Silvers Essay Prize Winner – Kevin Mintz
Dr. Kevin Mintz’s essay “Paying Attention to the Mouse Behind the Curtain: Dilemmas of Disability Justice in a Lawsuit Against Disney” is the winner of the 2023 Anita Silvers Prize. This is the inaugural award of the Silvers Prize, sponsored by the Society of Philosophy and Disability and named for the illustrious…
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Applied Philosophy broadly construed to include Philosophy of Medicine, Philosophy of AI and Data Science, Philosophy of the Environment, or STS (Science, Technology and Society), University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Position Description The Department of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2024. Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is on the academic semester system, and the default teaching load is four courses across two…
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Position: Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, AOS: open, but research must be directly and significantly related to gender, race, sexuality, and/or disability
Assistant Professor (Job #124966)ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, ArizonaSchool of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy with an anticipated start dateof August 16, 2024. Areas of Specialization (AOS): Open,…
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Job: Philosophy Department at Hunter College, the City University of New York, tenure-track, open-rank, .AOS: Ethics. AOC: Applied Ethics
The Philosophy Department at Hunter College, the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank appointment beginning Fall semester 2023. Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. AOS: Ethics. The successful candidate will have a record of research excellence in ethics, commensurate with their experience level, and will have…
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Call for Course Proposals – Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy
The HCSPiP seeks proposals from creative philosophy instructors to lead one of three innovative two-week undergraduate seminars, tentatively scheduled for June 25 through July 8, 2023. Classes should be aimed at undergraduates, and be active, engaging, and inclusive for all participants. We are open to proposals for teaching any kind…
