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The 2026 Central Division meeting will take place February 18–21 in Chicago, Illinois. Visit the meeting page to register, download the program, make hotel reservations, and more! www.apaonline.org/event/2026ce...
Congratulations to the APA Eastern Division's 2026 Sanders Graduate Student Award winners: Eno Agolli (Rutgers University and the Saul Kripke Center), Hans Shenk (Temple University), and Margot Witte (@umich.edu). www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to the APA Eastern Division's 2026 Sanders Graduate Student Award winners: Eno Agolli (Rutgers University and the Saul Kripke Center), Hans Shenk (Temple University), and Margot Witte (@umich.edu). www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2022 APA Eastern Division presidential address given by Miranda Fricker. blog.apaonline.org/2026/01/13/2...
2022 Eastern Division Presidential Address: How Is Forgiveness Always a Gift? | Blog of the APA
Below is the audio recording of Miranda Fricker’s presidential address, “How Is Forgiveness Always a Gift?” given at the 2022 Eastern Division Meeting. The full text is available on the APA website…
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January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The APA Blog has released the audio of the 2022 APA Eastern Division presidential address given by Miranda Fricker. blog.apaonline.org/2026/01/13/2...
Update on the 2+1 Meeting Experiment and the 2027 Eastern Division Meeting www.apaonline.org/news/717954/...
January 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Update on the 2+1 Meeting Experiment and the 2027 Eastern Division Meeting www.apaonline.org/news/717954/...
If you attended the APA Eastern Division meeting last week, we want your feedback! Please take our brief post-meeting survey. delaware.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
American Philosophical Association: 2013 Eastern Division Meeting Evaluation
American Philosophical Association: 2013 Eastern Division Meeting Evaluation
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January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
If you attended the APA Eastern Division meeting last week, we want your feedback! Please take our brief post-meeting survey. delaware.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
APA Awards Grants to Eight Projects for 2025–2026 www.apaonline.org/news/717648/...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
APA Awards Grants to Eight Projects for 2025–2026 www.apaonline.org/news/717648/...
Congratulations to Anton Dolmatov of @uwmadison.bsky.social, winner of the Eastern Division’s 2026 William James Prize! He will present his prize-winning paper, “Equal Opportunity for Future Citizens,” at #APAEastern26 on Thursday. www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations to Anton Dolmatov of @uwmadison.bsky.social, winner of the Eastern Division’s 2026 William James Prize! He will present his prize-winning paper, “Equal Opportunity for Future Citizens,” at #APAEastern26 on Thursday. www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
The APA board of officers has issued an open letter addressing trans issues. www.apaonline.org/news/717384/...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The APA board of officers has issued an open letter addressing trans issues. www.apaonline.org/news/717384/...
The APA is pleased to announce that Juan Carlos Gonzalez of @coloradocollege has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Essay Prize in Latin American Thought. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
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January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The APA is pleased to announce that Juan Carlos Gonzalez of @coloradocollege has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Essay Prize in Latin American Thought. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
Valerie Tiberius (University of Minnesota), a Central Division past president, discusses happiness and flourishing on @mprnews.org. (audio) www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...
What does it really mean to be happy?
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a philosopher who says we should stop chasing happy feelings and focus instead on what it means to flourish.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Valerie Tiberius (University of Minnesota), a Central Division past president, discusses happiness and flourishing on @mprnews.org. (audio) www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...
Congratulations to Alexander Stehn of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, winner of the 2025 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching! www.apaonline.org/page/2025pri...
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations to Alexander Stehn of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, winner of the 2025 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching! www.apaonline.org/page/2025pri...
For 125 years, the APA has worked to advance philosophical scholarship, support teachers & students, and advocate for philosophers. That work depends on the generosity of colleagues like you. Before the clock strikes midnight, consider making a tax-deductible gift to the APA: apaonline.org/donate
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
For 125 years, the APA has worked to advance philosophical scholarship, support teachers & students, and advocate for philosophers. That work depends on the generosity of colleagues like you. Before the clock strikes midnight, consider making a tax-deductible gift to the APA: apaonline.org/donate
The APA is pleased to announce that Dana S. Scott of @cmu.edu has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Barwise Prize. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/page/2025pri...
December 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The APA is pleased to announce that Dana S. Scott of @cmu.edu has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Barwise Prize. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/page/2025pri...
University of North Carolina at Asheville’s Philosophy Club carries on philosophy despite department closure
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UNCA’s Philosophy Club carries on philosophy despite department closure
As the University of North Carolina at Asheville phases out majors such as philosophy, students find a way to keep the ideas and conversations alive via the Philosophy Club on campus. Currently led…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
University of North Carolina at Asheville’s Philosophy Club carries on philosophy despite department closure
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🚨 APA EASTERN MEETING HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The #APAEastern26 hotel group rate expires today, December 23. Don’t delay—book your room now! book.passkey.com/event/509814...
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🚨 APA EASTERN MEETING HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The #APAEastern26 hotel group rate expires today, December 23. Don’t delay—book your room now! book.passkey.com/event/509814...
The APA is pleased to announce that Edward N. Zalta of @stanford.edu has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Quinn Prize. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The APA is pleased to announce that Edward N. Zalta of @stanford.edu has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Quinn Prize. Congratulations! www.apaonline.org/2025prizes-f...
Today we are pleased to announce the winners of 22 APA prizes. Congratulations to all! www.apaonline.org/news/716975/...
December 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today we are pleased to announce the winners of 22 APA prizes. Congratulations to all! www.apaonline.org/news/716975/...
The APA board of officers is pleased to present a new strategic plan for the association, which will be used to guide decision-making by the board of officers, staff, and other APA leadership through 2030. www.apaonline.org/news/716936/...
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The APA board of officers is pleased to present a new strategic plan for the association, which will be used to guide decision-making by the board of officers, staff, and other APA leadership through 2030. www.apaonline.org/news/716936/...
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 Oxford University Press Teaching with Technology Prize. Award amount: $2,000. Nomination deadline: January 25, 2026. www.apaonline.org/news/716821/...
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 Oxford University Press Teaching with Technology Prize. Award amount: $2,000. Nomination deadline: January 25, 2026. www.apaonline.org/news/716821/...
At a time when higher education faces increasing pressure and the value of the humanities is often questioned, the APA continues to advocate for philosophy and philosophers. None of this is possible without the generosity of our members and supporters. Donate now: www.apaonline.org/donations/do...
December 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
At a time when higher education faces increasing pressure and the value of the humanities is often questioned, the APA continues to advocate for philosophy and philosophers. None of this is possible without the generosity of our members and supporters. Donate now: www.apaonline.org/donations/do...
APA member John Basl (Northeastern University) on the ethical dilemmas in Apple TV's 'Pluribus.' @basl.bsky.social news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/03/p...
In Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus,’ the biggest ethical dilemmas ‘are our fault’
'Pluribus' is packed with ethical dilemmas. A philosopher dives into some of the show's deeper questions to find what makes it tick.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
APA member John Basl (Northeastern University) on the ethical dilemmas in Apple TV's 'Pluribus.' @basl.bsky.social news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/03/p...
#APAEASTERN26 HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED: The APA group rate at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront has been extended to December 23. Reserve your room today: book.passkey.com/e/50981446
December 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#APAEASTERN26 HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED: The APA group rate at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront has been extended to December 23. Reserve your room today: book.passkey.com/e/50981446
"Sleeping is intrinsically valuable because it involves the experience of radical vulnerability." –Sara Protasi, APA member @saraprotasi.bsky.social
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The idea that we should reduce sleep to an efficient minimum in our lives gets something fundamentally wrong
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December 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Sleeping is intrinsically valuable because it involves the experience of radical vulnerability." –Sara Protasi, APA member @saraprotasi.bsky.social
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APA EASTERN MEETING HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The #APAEastern26 hotel group rate expires today, December 16. Reserve your room now! www.apaonline.org/2026eastern
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
APA EASTERN MEETING HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The #APAEastern26 hotel group rate expires today, December 16. Reserve your room now! www.apaonline.org/2026eastern
Today, December 15, is the deadline to apply for the 2026–2027 Edinburgh Fellowship. The APA sponsors one visiting research fellowship per year at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh. Learn more: www.apaonline.org/edinburgh
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December 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today, December 15, is the deadline to apply for the 2026–2027 Edinburgh Fellowship. The APA sponsors one visiting research fellowship per year at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh. Learn more: www.apaonline.org/edinburgh
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Community college educators carry some of the heaviest teaching loads, and still produce bold research & transformative pedagogies.
Our new report shares the work of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows & reminds us that humanistic research is a public good: https://bit.ly/4aaLW1A
Our new report shares the work of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows & reminds us that humanistic research is a public good: https://bit.ly/4aaLW1A
The Promise of the Humanities at Community Colleges
Reflections from the Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty
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December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Community college educators carry some of the heaviest teaching loads, and still produce bold research & transformative pedagogies.
Our new report shares the work of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows & reminds us that humanistic research is a public good: https://bit.ly/4aaLW1A
Our new report shares the work of Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellows & reminds us that humanistic research is a public good: https://bit.ly/4aaLW1A