Paper Invite for OUP Handbook of Philosophy and Race
I have been invited to write a paper for Oxford University Press Handbook of Philosophy and Race. My paper will be on the new racism that lurks within the criminal justice system. I’m looking forward to contributing and also reading other articles from my brilliant colleagues. The book is being edited by Naomi Zack. She […]
Critical Philosophy of Race Journal Article
Some comrades and I (Liam Bright, Tina Botts, and & Quayshawn Spencer ) co-wrote an article called “What is the State of Blacks in Philosophy?”. It has been just published in Penn State’s “Critical Philosophy of Race” journal. It’s a piece that gives an empirical look into blacks in the US doing philosophy. This is the empirical part […]
Workshop at the Cuny Grad Center on Walkerian Virtues
If you are available, stop by.
Inside “Masculinities”: A Free Online Journal
Does Masculinities studies sound strange to you? As a feminist I think it’s important that I see not only women as victims of patriarchy but men as well. Masculinities studies aim to examine the latter and so much more. There is a new journal covering work in Masculinity studies. You can visit the PDF version […]
My Students and I Meet Michelle Obama
This week my students and I were invited to BET studios to be a part of the studio audience of a live show dedicated to Michelle Obama. Her main focus was on explaining her 2020 Education Initiative as well as to talk about her own life and use it as a motivation for youth. It […]
Philosopher’s Cocoon Conference (Report)
A few weeks ago I presented at the first annual Philosopher’s Cocoon philosophy conference at the University of Tampa. Philosopher’s Cocoon is a community that seeks to help, assist, and support young career philosophers. I had the opportunity to meet some interesting people. It was fun and intimate and I was able to receive some […]
The Science of Persuasion (Video)
I love animated speeches. This one here provides scientific explanation on the power of persuasion. It kind of reminds me of the book, “How to win friends and influence people.” Good info to know.
John Jay Website Faculty Highlight
I was recently highlighted in John Jay College website about a few things Ive done this summer. You can check out the actual article here.
Who Invented Writing?
As I am sitting here doing my morning writing and internet surfing, I came across a cool video. Matthew Winkler, author of The Bloomberg Way: A Guide for Reporters and Editors, takes us on a historical journey to answer the question: Who Invented Writing in this TEDed animated video. His answer may surprise you.
The Power of Criticism
A lot of us hate to be criticized. No one likes to be told that their idea sucks or they are not living up to their potential, that they are not doing what they are suppose to, or they are not as good as they thought they were. Criticism can hurt and scar you if […]
Detective Philosopher: A Short Lesson On Clarity (Humor)
They say, “you can take the woman out of philosophy but you cant take philosophy out of the woman.” (I dont know who said this, but someone said it). Philosophers are not only obsessed with questions but also with clarity and when and where our obsessions comes out is not restricted to spaces of academia […]
One Sentence: A Few Thoughts on Wittgenstein, Russell, & Writing
I’m always striving to be a better writer. There are so many thoughts in my head and the challenge is to get them out in a concise, clear manner and not to tackle too much at a time. I also struggle with being creative at the risk of not conforming to the standards of philosophical […]
Advice from Martha Nussbaum
I love Martha Nussbaum. Its not only because we share similar philosophical interests (value of the emotions, philosophy of law, political theory, and cosmopolitanism) but because I also think that she combines brilliance, class, grace, and confidence in a very beautiful way. James Harmon has a book out called “Take My Advice” and has included […]
The Truth About Brilliant Thinking
By the video above by Steven Johnson, I guess you have figured out that I do not agree with the myth of the arm chair philosopher, a person one sits and receives ideas and produce great philosophical thought all by his lonesome. No, I think differently. I believe that ideas are never self created. They […]