| Moss Chair of Excellence in Philosophy |
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The Department of Philosophy invites applications and nominations for the endowed Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence in Philosophy. Further details available here: . Apply here. |
| Ida B. Wells Philosophy Conference |
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The 3rd annual Ida B. Wells Conference will take place this year on October 30-31, 2009. The Ida B. Wells Conference is organized by the Ida B. Wells Association, founded by University of Memphis graduate students to promote discussion of philosophical issues arising from the African American experience and to provide a context in which to mentor undergraduates. Professors Sybol Cook Anderson (St. Mary's College) and Kristie Dotson (Michigan State University) will be this year's keynote speakers. Conference program: . Conference poster: . |
| SJP to be Published by Wiley-Blackwell |
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The department is pleased to announce that, beginning next year, The Southern Journal of Philosophy will be published by Wiley-Blackwell. The SJP will be edited by Prof. Stephan Blatti and assisted by a distinguished editorial board; roster available here: . The first issue in 2010 will serve to re-launch the journal and will feature contributions from Linda Martín Alcoff (CUNY Graduate Center), Rachel Barney (University of Toronto), Robert Bernasconi (Penn State University), Terry Horgan (University of Arizona), Tad Schmaltz (Duke University), Nancy Simco and John Tienson (University of Memphis), and Paul Snowdon (University College London). A full table of contents is available here: . |
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