“Acting Mean” at John Jay College
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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
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Jesse Prinz on How Atheists Can be Spiritual
“When you stand before an art work, you lose yourself to something great but you also become greater because you feel this sense of connection to other people, to other aesthetic traditions, to beauty….”–Jesse Prinz (Philosopher, CUNY Graduate Center) Awakening the Journey with Jesse Prinz from Mel M on Vimeo.
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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
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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.
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Diversity In Philosophy Conference
Myself along with others Members of The Society of Young Black Philosophers (Quayshawn Spencer and Luvell Anderson) presented at the Diversity In Philosophy Conference on the Status of Blacks in Philosophy. It took place at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Our presentation was well received. I learned so much, met some great people, and
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Have a great summer Philosophy 231
I’ve enjoyed you all this semester. Now relax for the summer. Below is our class picture.
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A Theory of Justice: A Very funny & Accurate Online Musical
Can you believe it? Some folks got together and decided to do a musical about Rawls’ political philosophy treatise, “A theory of Justice”. Yes, there actually is a musical filled with melodies about the veil of ignorance, the original position, and principles of justice. It bought me back to the day when my colleague Sophia Wong played a Rawls
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Philosophy For Everyone
The folks at Public Philosophy Network in New York City has a cool conversation series happening on the East Side. They are bringing philosophy to the public, the way it’s suppose to be. Check out the schedule below for some interesting topics. Then go to the bar with an open mind and talk/think your heart
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