Tag Archives: academic philosophy

“Philosophy in Three & a Half Years”

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Steven Yates

Seen by accident, “ganked” off Colin McGinn’s blog this morning, this comment caught my eye. Writing back in April 2017 under the title “Philosophy in Five Years” he predicted: I think the field will be a complete shambles. It’s already … Continue reading →

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Why Is Philosophy Important? An Expanded Comment

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Steven Yates

Daily Nous, the philosophy blog, posted a recent query raising this question in response to an undergraduate who had fallen in love with the subject. Presumably she’d gotten some flak from friends or maybe family. The blog’s editor, Justin Weinberg … Continue reading →

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“Should I Pursue a Doctorate in Philosophy These Days?”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Steven Yates

Should you even consider getting a doctorate and going into academic philosophy today? Even if you find the subject endlessly fascinating, and you have talent for it? The question comes up occasionally on forums. Someone I am “friends” with on … Continue reading →

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