Philosophy News

Peter Loptson's new book, The Good, the Right, the Just, and the Valuable: Reflections in Practical Philosophy and the Philosophy of Religion has been accepted for publication by Cambridge Scholars Press in the UK. It is expected to be published by the end of this year. Congratulations Peter!

Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor, AI Ethics

College: College of Arts

Department: Philosophy

Date Posted: February 14, 2019

Deadline: March 8, 2019 or until a suitable candidate is found

Please reference AD #19-14

Position Description:

Call For Applications

The Philosophy Field Course is a unique experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates. We will be visiting Tofino, BC from May 20-30, in 2019. During their visit, students will engage with various environmental stakeholders including Fish Farm managers, environmentalists, logging operators, and First Nations representatives. We will investigate environmental issues from each of these perspectives and explore opportunities for cooperation. More info is available on the course website.

Andrew Bailey has edited a new anthology, The Broadview Introduction to Philosophy. Coming soon.

From the blurb:

John Hacker-Wright has just had an edited volume published with MacMillan-Palgrave press: Philippa Foot on Goodness and Virtue

Please see here for more information: https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9783319912554

We are happy to announce that Monique Deveaux's CRC has been renewed. Dr. Deveaux will be exploring issues of structural exploitation. For more information, please follow this link.

Samantha Brennan has been interviewed, along with co-author Tracy Isaacs (Western), regarding their new book, Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey.

See their interviews here, in the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star