Philosophy News

Article discusses justice for survivors of intimate partner violence.

On March 11, 2025, an article titled "What is “Justice”? For Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, It’s Complicated" was published, exploring the complexities of justice for survivors.

No new updates on police militarization, community distrust.

As of March 13, 2025, there have been no new developments since the March 11, 2025, Philosophy News article. The article examined how the militarization of police, using the Minneapolis Police Department as an example, leads to community distrust and political unrest.

• Ontario's high school philosophy programs may contribute to Canada's higher philosophy graduate percentage.
• Approximately half of Ontario's 880 high schools offer philosophy to around 25,000 students.
• Philosophy News examines how police militarization erodes community trust, using Minneapolis as an example.
• Laurence R. Horn and Heinrich Wansing published a revised entry on Negation on Philosophy News.

• philosophynews.com revised entries on 'The Sophists' and 'Human Organs' on 2025-03-10.
• philosophynews.com published 'In praise of (auto) mechanistic philosophy' on 2025-03-10.
• philosophynews.com published 'Technofascism and the AI Stage of Late Capitalism' on 2025-03-10.
• A review of 'Aristotle: Topics, Book VI' was published on 2025-03-10.

• Trump Administration withdrew $400 million in grants from Columbia University due to anti-semitism allegations.
• A shooting occurred in the Philosophy Building at Charles University in Prague. 21
• A Palestinian activist was detained at Columbia University, raising First Amendment concerns.
• Ben-Gurion University suspended a professor for criticizing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
• Gaza academics affirm their existence in an open letter amid ongoing challenges.

• NYT reports university hiring freezes, PhD cuts linked to Trump administration.
• AI answers textbook questions with incorrect citations.
• New entry discusses the Aristotelian corpus.
• William Clare Roberts examines the uses of "ideology".
• Article discusses "Fat Acceptance and Vaccine Rejectionism".

• University of Minnesota receives a $500,000 grant for its Center for Canon Expansion and Change.
• Kingston University plans to close its Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP).
• Jollimore: ChatGPT use is widespread; writing is crucial for learning, work-arounds are inadequate.
• Philosopher reflects on AI teaching challenges and its impact on shared intellectual pursuits.
• Philosophy department survival strategies focus on interdepartmental cooperation on campus.

• Paper questions AI's competence for independent scientific discovery, citing lack of self-reflectivity.
• Article examines deontic buck-passing and wrong reasons, addressing wrong kind reasons for action.
• A blog post explores a potential theoretical convergence between Confucianism and feminism.
• Article discusses oligarchy in liberal democracies, advocating for strategies against wealth inequality.
• AI and Society features articles on AI's impact on assessment, capitalism, and authenticity.
• PhilPapers launched 'Beat AI' contest and integrated Bobby Noble's logic bibliography.

• Brazilian Judge's Controversial Actions: Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian judge, has expanded his powers to regulate political speech, claiming to protect democracy. This has sparked debate over his interpretation of liberal philosophy and its implications for free speech in Brazil .
• Sastra University Lecture on Saiva Philosophy: Sastra Deemed University hosted a lecture series on Saiva Siddhanta, discussing its foundational role in Indian philosophy and its influence on Tamil traditions. The event included topics on Saankhya Epistemology and the Bhagavad Gita .
• Resurgence of Stoicism in Modern Times: Professor Ralph Wedgwood from USC Dornsife highlighted the relevance of Stoicism today, particularly in emotional management during crises. The philosophy's principles, including 'Oikeiosis', are gaining traction among a new generation .

• Weekly update on online philosophy resources: The latest report includes new and revised entries on philosophers such as Archytas and Thomas Hobbes, along with reviews of books like 'Hegel’s World Revolutions' and 'Taking Moral Action'. Additionally, recent podcast episodes related to philosophy have been compiled.

• Publication of Dr. Kahn’s book: The Indiana University-Indianapolis Philosophy Department announced the release of Dr. Kahn's book, Problem-Based Ethics, which critiques ethics and encourages engagement with societal questions. The book addresses contentious topics like abortion and euthanasia, promoting civil discourse .
• Recent publications by IU-I Philosophy Faculty: Faculty members at Indiana University-Indianapolis have released several new works, including Dr. De Waal's edited volume on Charles S. Peirce and Dr. Lyons' book on Scientific Realism, contributing to ongoing philosophical discussions .
• Philosophers' Cocoon forum: The Philosophers' Cocoon serves as a supportive space for early-career philosophers to discuss job market strategies, mentoring, and philosophical theories, with recent threads focusing on adjuncting and career changes in academia .