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New from Mich Ciurria!

Symposium on Empire of Normality – Empire of Normality: Correcting the Historical Record on Eugenic Capitalism by Mich Ciurria Robert Chapman: Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism. London: Pluto Press, 2023, 204pp. (ISBN: 978-0-7453-4866-7)* ________________________________________________ Everybody shou…

SLACRR starts this weekend! Info and schedule here:

SLACRR: Program 3:20    Chris Blake-Turner (OK State), “Rational Intelligibility and The Kernel of Truth in the Guise of The Good” 

History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa - UMSL Daily Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”

Go, Ashley!

History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa - UMSL Daily Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”

Department Farewell Gathering:
This is a reminder that, as per Billy's email, the farewell gathering for Jon and Gualitero will be held in the philosophy department's common area (599 Lucas Hall) on Monday, May 13th. It officially starts at 5:30pm. Family and significant others are welcome. If you want to and are able, feel free to bring food and drink for yourself and/or the group. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Philosophers' Forum

The latest from UMSL Philosophy MA grad, Lavender McKittrick-Sweitzer! An earlier version was also presented at UMSL's Philosophy and Activism conference:

Preventing the Exploitation of Activists’ Care - Ethical Theory and Moral Practice Care exploitation is a pervasive yet undertheorized injustice that emerges in both our interpersonal and structural relationships. Among those that are particularly vulnerable to this injustice are activists, those invested in bringing about positive change precisely because of how deeply they care....

Congratulations, Grads!!!

The Philosophers' Forum is hosting a Eudaimonia Hour this Friday, May 3, from 3 pm- 5 pm. This week, the Eudaimonia Hour will be held on-campus at the Philosophy and Communications Lounge, 5th Floor, Lucas Hall. We hope you to join us for an enriching conversation in a fun environment!

Please let us know if you have any questions about this week's Eudaimonia Hour. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

The Philosophers' Forum

Tomorrow! Don't miss it!

Happy 300th Birthday, Kant!

Why the World Still Needs Immanuel Kant (Gift Article) Unlike in Europe, few in the United States will be celebrating the philosopher’s 300th birthday. But Kant’s writing shows that a free, just and moral life is possible — and that’s relevant everywhere.

Tomorrow with Emily Crookston, The Pocket PhD!

Wondering how a Philosophy degree can help you succeed? What if you want a philosophy degree but don't want to be an academic? What do philosophers do if they don't enter academia? Come hear from The Pocket PhD business owner, writer extraordinaire, and thought leadership strategist, Dr. Emily Crookston Friday April 19th at 12:00 in Lucas 302 for her talk, "Curiosity as Currency" and learn about ways your skills are transferable! College of Arts & Sciences at UMSL

See Jill Delston present her research with Annah Bender at the UMSL Research and Innovation Reception tomorrow 4:30-7pm

2024 Research + Innovation Reception Join us to recognize and honor UMSL's outstanding researchers, innovators, and inventors! During a short program, we will announce the 2024 UMSL researchers and innovators of the year and induct new members into the National Academy of Inventors after hearing a few words from our chancellor about th...

The Philosophers' Forum is hosting a Eudaimonia Hour this Friday, April 19, from 3 pm - 5 pm. This week, the Eudaimonia Hour will be held on-campus at the Fireside Lounge, MSC. We hope you will join us for an enriching conversation in a lively setting! Some free food will be provided.

Please let us know if you have questions about this week's Eudaimonia Hour. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

The Philosophers' Forum

The Philosophers' Forum is hosting our annual conference, the Gateway Graduate Conference, this weekend. This marks the 18th iteration of this conference. This year, the conference's theme is "The Metaphysics of Value." We will be featuring five presentations from graduate students around the country, with two keynote addresses being given by Professor Joe Salerno (SLU) and Justin Clarke-Doane (Columbia University). It will be held in SSB 132, on April 13th, from 8 am - 5 pm. For those who can be there in person, there will be free breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. For those who cannot make it to campus, we will also have a virtual attendance option over Zoom. Please see the attached schedule for more details. We hope you will join us to enjoy some fascinating presentations, free food, and good company!

To welcome those coming from afar for the conference (and in place of Eudaimonia Hour this week), the Forum is also hosting a pre-conference mixer at the Moonrise Hotel from 7 pm - 9 pm tomorrow evening, April 12th. See the attached flyer for more details. Come join us as we welcome our guests and enjoy great drinks and even better conversation!

Please let us know if you have any questions about the 18th Gateway Graduate Conference and the Pre-Conference Mixer. Hope to see you at either or both events!

Sincerely,

The Philosophers' Forum

Join us tomorrow at 12 in ABH 106!

The How and Why of Civic Engagement with Ramona Ilea Renowned philosopher and activist Ramona Ilea is finally coming to UMSL campus! You've read her articles in philosophy class-- now meet the legend! The talk will be relevant to any professor who considering a civic engagement component in class as well as to student activists, philosophers, and scho...

Friday!

Wondering how a Philosophy degree can help you succeed? What if you want a philosophy degree but don't want to be an academic? What do philosophers do if they don't enter academia? Come hear from The Pocket PhD business owner, writer extraordinaire, and thought leadership strategist, Dr. Emily Crookston Friday April 19th at 12:00 in Lucas 302 for her talk, "Curiosity as Currency" and learn about ways your skills are transferable! College of Arts & Sciences at UMSL

Renowned philosopher and activist Ramona Ilea is finally coming to University of Missouri-St. Louis campus! You've read her articles in philosophy class-- now meet the legend! The talk will be relevant to any professor who is considering a civic engagement component in class as well as to student activists, philosophers, and scholars of any field. Free vegan lunch will be served.

Tomorrow!
What: The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics will host its 11th annual health care ethics research conference on May 3rd-4th this year at Saint Louis University. Please see the attached flyer and call for abstracts. Our distinguished lecture will be presented by Dr. Anya Plutynski. Please share with whomever you think may be interested in participating as either a presenter or participant. The conference is open to all (undergraduate-graduate students), so share this invitation with friends who may be interested, regardless of their discipline.
The conference will accept abstract submissions (300-word limit) related to bioethics, health care ethics, or medical humanities from students of any academic institution in any discipline. The abstract submission deadline (300-word limit) is March 29th 11:59 pm CST. Please prepare roughly a 15-minute presentation of your research. Students are encouraged to submit abstracts for research projects and papers that were completed to fulfill a course requirement, as well as other independent research projects. Monetary prizes will be awarded for top papers in each of the following submission categories: Graduate, Undergraduate-Senior, and Undergraduate-Non-Senior.

**Abstracts from graduate and undergraduate students in any area within the scope of bioethics, health care ethics, or medical humanities are gladly welcome. There is no limit to the kind of material students can present within these areas-it is a general conference discussing any research relevant to medical ethics.

Distinguished Lecture:

"Whence Evidence-based Mental Health Care? A Historical Reconstruction and Reconsideration of the EBM Paradigm"

Abstract:

The ideal of EB mental health care is a product of a particular historical trajectory. This trajectory has led us to a reductive (and harmful) conceptual framework for both operationalizing mental health outcomes, and assessing and training clinicians in mental health care. I offer a distinct framework, one that will enable more effective, and indeed, empirically informed, work in mental health care. Key to this, however, is understanding the historical origins of the framework. History of science can make for better philosophy of science, and better, indeed more ethical clinical practice.

About the Distinguished Lecturer: Dr. Anya Plutynski is a Full Professor in Washington University St. Louis' Philosophy Department. Her research interests center around philosophy of biology, history and philosophy of medicine, philosophy of science, and biomedical ethics


Abstract Submission Form:

Abstract Submission: 2024 SLU Health Care Ethics Research Conference Only individuals currently enrolled as students at an academic institution may submit. Other submissions will not be considered. Abstract submissions ought to be limited to 300 words. Deadline for submissions is March 29th, 2024. Separate registration for the conference is required for all who plan....

Call For Papers!

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 18th Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
November 8 - 9, 2024

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lauren Ross, University of California, Irvine
• PhD in History and Philosophy of Science & MA in Bioethics from University of Pittsburgh
• MD from the University of California, Irvine
• Research focuses on causation and explanation in biology, neuroscience, and medicine

Submission Requirements
• Student must be an undergraduate
• Paper must not exceed 3,000 words in length
• Paper may be on any topic of philosophy

Submission Information
• To prepare your paper for blind review, your name should only appear in the email to Professor Crane
• Please send your submission via e-mail attachment to Professor Crane ([email protected]).
• The file type should be either a doc, rtf, or pdf.
• In the subject line, please write “Undergraduate Philosophy Conference”
• In the body of the email message, please indicate your name, institution, title, word count of paper, and e-mail where you would like to be contacted

Submission Deadline: September 6th, 2024