Colin Marshall
@profcolin.bsky.social
Ethicist and historian of philosophy at the University of Washington.
I have a new book about persuasion coming out in fall 2026: 'Just Hear Me Out: How to Change Minds without Lies, Bullshit, or Moral Compromise.'
I have a new book about persuasion coming out in fall 2026: 'Just Hear Me Out: How to Change Minds without Lies, Bullshit, or Moral Compromise.'
Are virtual conferences a good idea? A short, co-authored dialogue laying out some of the ethical issues:
Virtual APAs? A Dialogue | Blog of the APA
Scene: A shared grad student office in a philosophy department, with piles of papers and a bike leaning against a wall. Young hotshot philosopher Jet(setter), reads a book and the second, older, scruf...
blog.apaonline.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Are virtual conferences a good idea? A short, co-authored dialogue laying out some of the ethical issues:
Reposted by Colin Marshall
How Jane Goodall’s Explanation for Persuading People Who Disagree With You Is Backed by Science
Beyond her many scientific contributions, she was also a model for how to communicate across differences.
www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
Beyond her many scientific contributions, she was also a model for how to communicate across differences.
www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
How Jane Goodall's Explanation for Persuading People Who Disagree With You Is Backed by Science
Beyond her many scientific contributions, she was also a model for how to communicate across differences.
www.inc.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
How Jane Goodall’s Explanation for Persuading People Who Disagree With You Is Backed by Science
Beyond her many scientific contributions, she was also a model for how to communicate across differences.
www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
Beyond her many scientific contributions, she was also a model for how to communicate across differences.
www.inc.com/jessica-stil...
Philosophers: the 2026 Pacific APA has some new submission options. If you've got some early-stage projects, please consider submitting something for 'Workshop' or 'Lightning' sessions. We're trying out new ways of making the online APA meeting useful to as many people as possible.
What’s Brewing for the 2026 Pacific APA Online Conference
The APA Pacific Division Program Committee and Executive Committee are working diligently to make the 2026 Pacific Division Meeting (held online only April 8–12, 2026) to be more than just the in-pers...
blog.apaonline.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Philosophers: the 2026 Pacific APA has some new submission options. If you've got some early-stage projects, please consider submitting something for 'Workshop' or 'Lightning' sessions. We're trying out new ways of making the online APA meeting useful to as many people as possible.
American academics: is your university or department doing anything to improve its public image? We have a PR problem, but it seems like a fixable one: it's just a myth that we're brainwashing the youth with CRT or Marxism.
June 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
American academics: is your university or department doing anything to improve its public image? We have a PR problem, but it seems like a fixable one: it's just a myth that we're brainwashing the youth with CRT or Marxism.
A provocative and thoughtful post by @joshdmay.bsky.social
Why Are Liberal Professors More Conservative On Campus? (guest post) - Daily Nous
"Academics pride themselves on critical thinking and intellectual virtues. But intellectual honesty demands that we recognize when we are applying principles selectively." In the following guest post,...
dailynous.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A provocative and thoughtful post by @joshdmay.bsky.social
A short, co-authored piece with Emad Atiq, giving a metaethical response to recent criticisms of empathy from Musk and others.
Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength
Empathy affords us a more accurate understanding of others’ experiences and emotions. Just like pain, it can be hard to bear – but that’s also the source of its strength.
theconversation.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A short, co-authored piece with Emad Atiq, giving a metaethical response to recent criticisms of empathy from Musk and others.
"human stupidity, perversity, and depravity appear in every country in a different form... Disgusted with one, we praise another, until we become disgusted with that one too. - Every nation mocks the other, and all are right." -Schopenhauer
May 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"human stupidity, perversity, and depravity appear in every country in a different form... Disgusted with one, we praise another, until we become disgusted with that one too. - Every nation mocks the other, and all are right." -Schopenhauer
Academics: My university (UW) recently hatched a plan for widespread layoffs of department-level staff. The plan is both immoral and imprudent. But it's bringing faculty, staff, and students together in ways I've never seen before...
April 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Academics: My university (UW) recently hatched a plan for widespread layoffs of department-level staff. The plan is both immoral and imprudent. But it's bringing faculty, staff, and students together in ways I've never seen before...
Philosophers: At least one thing in America doesn't suck. The Central APA (starting tomorrow) is looking really good. Lots of innovative sessions, a smooth online platform, and a bunch of great people involved. Please consider tuning in - several sessions are free and open to the public.
February 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Philosophers: At least one thing in America doesn't suck. The Central APA (starting tomorrow) is looking really good. Lots of innovative sessions, a smooth online platform, and a bunch of great people involved. Please consider tuning in - several sessions are free and open to the public.
Philosophers: Please get your department to host a Watch Party for the Central APA! A great way to build community and watch live philosophy in chaotic times.
January 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Philosophers: Please get your department to host a Watch Party for the Central APA! A great way to build community and watch live philosophy in chaotic times.