Sheffield's MAP chapter is holding its annual Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Sheffield Lecture with Dr. Azita Chellappoo (The Open University), who will be talking about Fatphobia as Method. Feminist Epistemology and Knowledge Production in 'Obesity Science' When? - Friday 6th of May 2022, 2:30-4:30 GMT Where? - University of Sheffield, Diamond Work Room 3 and …
Pride month
It's pride month, and a good opportunity to draw attention to the fantastic Trans Philosophy Project. It functions as support for "events (e.g., conference, symposia, and lecture series) and resource initiatives. Events aim to facilitate the development of work in trans philosophy across a broad range of research areas, including metaphysics, epistemology, phenomenology, social/political philosophy, …
In memory of María Cristina Lugones
To honor the life and work of philosopher María Cristina Lugones (1944-2020) the Editorial Team of the feminist-philosophy journal Hypatia has curated an online issue featuring many of Lugones' key work which were previously published in Hypatia. This comes alongside a translated tribute honoring her life and contributions. From the tribute: "Until her death in …
Hypathia Reading List, APA-blog “Black Issues in Philosophy” and “The Ethics of Black Lives Matter” video series
Marking Juneteenth, the feminst philosophy journal Hypathia, has decided to contribute a two part curated online issue, "featuring previously published work by Black feminist scholars, which is made available freely, without subscription." The first part of the issue highlights Black feminists’ reflections on the discipline of philosophy. Check it out here! The second part is …
Posts on Racial Justice, Anti-Racist Action for Philosophers and Solidarity on The Philosophers’ Cocoon
The Philosophers' Cocoon is currently publishing a series of posts on racial justice, asking what anti-racist actions philosophers can take. It includes a post referencing passages of Myisha Cherry's new paper "Solidarity Care: How to Take Care of Each Other in Times of Struggle"; one written by Johnathan Flowers on "How do we support Black …
Northern Diversity Forum Workshop#1 – Nov. 21st
The Northern Diversity Forum (NDF) is a new initiative with the aim to run a regular workshop series with focus on philosophical issues surrounding the notions of equality, diversity, and decolonization, as well as issues related to under-representation in the discipline - and their first workshop and launch event is coming up! When? November 21st …
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Otis Mensah on Hip Hop, Philosophy, Access and Arts & Humanities
A discussion about Hip Hop and Philosophy and issues of Access in the Arts and Humanities 7th November 2019, 6:00pm – 7.00pmLecture Theatre 4 (LT4), Diamond Building "Sheffield’s very own Poet Laureate and Hip Hop artist, Otis Mensah, presents a lecture on the intimate relationship between Hip Hop and Philosophy; arguing that the art form …
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What our members have been up to
The Center for Engaged Philosophy is nothing without its members. In the following, we want to draw your attention to some selected things our members have been up to over the course of the last academic year – engaged in both practical and theoretical ways! 🙂 Earlier this year, center member Megan Blomfield participated in …
MAP Annual Lecture by Briana Toole (CUNY): “Holding Resistance Hostage. When Resistance Is Futile”
Friday, 1st of March 2:30-4:30Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 4This year's MAP lecture will be given by Briana Toole on the topic "Holding Resistance Hostage". The Department of Philosophy hosts the Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) annual lecture organised in conjunction with the Sheffield chapter of the MAP network, which seeks to examine and address issues of …