The A Priori Defended: A Defense of the Generality Argument (Research Level Talk) Dr. Joshua Thurow

UPDATE [08/09/2008]: A longer version of this paper was recently accepted at Philosophical Studies. Congratulations Joshua!

Dr. Joshua Thurow received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. The title of his dissertation was The A Priori Defended: A Defense via Explanation. He recently had a paper related to his dissertation appear in The Philosophical Quarterly.

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Is Morality Real, or Do We Make It Up? (Introductory Level Talk) Dr. Joshua Thurow

Dr. Joshua Thurow received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. The title of his dissertation was The A Priori Defended: A Defense via Explanation. He recently had a paper related to his dissertation appear in The Philosophical Quarterly.

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The Fine-Tuning Argument for the Existence of God (Introductory Level Talk) Dr. James Beebe

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"A Priori Skepticism" (Research Talk) Dr. James Beebe

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Spring 2008 Young Philosophers

Dr. James Beebe - SUNY Buffalo
(Ph.D. 2002, Saint Louis University)

Research Talk
"A Priori Skepticism"
When: March 13 - 5PM
Where: Fenton Hall 105

Introductory Talk
"The Fine-Tuning Argument for God's Existence"
When: March 14 - 2:30PM
Where: Fenton Hall 105

Nick Treanor - University of Toronto
(Ph.D., expected 2008, Brown University)

Research Talk
"The Measure of Knowledge"
Postponed until Fall 2008

Introductory Talk
"Emotions and the Good Life"
Postponed until Fall 2008

Dr. Joshua Thurow - Augustana College
(Ph.D. 2007, University of Wisconsin - Madison)

Research Talk
"The A Priori Defended: A Defense of the Generality Argument"
When: April 24 - 5PM
Where: Fenton Hall 105

Introductory Talk
"Is Morality Real, or Do We Make It Up?"
When: April 25 - 2:30 PM
Where: Fenton Hall 105

NOTE FOR ON-CAMPUS COMMUNITY:
Talks will all be held in Fenton Hall 105

NOTE FOR OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY:
Talks will be made available here in video and audio formats a few weeks after their scheduled date.

About Young Philosophers

What is the Young Philosophers Lecture Series?
Starting with the Spring 2008 semester, the SUNY Fredonia philosophy department will invite young philosophers (persons who have recently received their Ph.D. in philosophy) to give campus talks. Each young philosopher we invite will deliver one research presentation and one introductory-style presentation geared toward an audience with absolutely no background in philosophy. Our current plan is to invite two speakers each semester. If funding for this project increases, then we'll invite more. The process for invitation will be competitive. Checkout our Call for Papers. Contact Andrew Cullison for more details.

Podcasting (in video and audio)
Both the research talk and the introductory talk will be podcast (in video and audio formats). We hope that podcasting will turn this lecture series into something that genuinely serves young philosophers by giving them experience and massive exposure to the philosophical community. This should also serve professional philosophers by giving them easy access to the work of some of the best new up and coming philosophers. By having each young philosopher also give an introductory talk, we will serve people who have a more casual interest in philosophy.

Something for EVERYONE
The Research Talk
This will be geared toward professional philosophers and upper level students. Think job talk at a research institution. If you're a philosophy die-hard, the research talk should be up your alley.

The Introductory Talk
At SUNY Fredonia we want to give the community (and the rest of the world) some introductory resources to get started thinking about philosophy. That's what the introductory talk is designed to do. These talks should be pitched at an introductory level and will presuppose no background in philosophy. If you're new to philosophy, the introductory talk should suit you. We suspect there are a lot of you out there who will be eager to watch/listen to both.

Are You a Young Philosopher?
Your age is irrelevant to whether or not you are a young philosopher. By "young philosopher" we mean someone who has received their Ph.D. in philosophy within the last 6 years. We will also consider submissions from exceptional graduate students who reasonably expect to defend this Spring or Summer. If you're interested in presenting, then check out our Call for Papers! Speakers we invite will be given a small honorarium.

Call for Papers

Submission Deadline: August 22, 2008

Email Submissions to - youngphilosophers [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com

In your email include...

1. Research Paper (max 3,750 words) – MS WORD or PDF preferred

2. Abstract of Research Paper (max 250 words) - MS WORD or PDF preferred

3. Abstract for Introductory Talk (max 250 words) - MS WORD or PDF preferred. Shoot for a 20-30 minute presentation with 20-30 minutes for discussion. This talk should be geared toward an audience with no background in philosophy.

4. Make sure everything is suitable for BLIND REVIEW. Don’t include any identifying information in your paper or your abstracts.

5. In the body of your email please include your name, affiliation, and title of both talks.

6. Indicate what year you received your Ph.D. in philosophy. Please be a young philosopher.

7. Direct all questions or comments to Andrew Cullison.

What is a Young Philosopher?
Your age is irrelevant to whether or not you are a young philosopher. By "young philosopher" we mean someone who has received their Ph.D. in philosophy within the last 6 years. We will also consider submissions from exceptional graduate students who reasonably expect to defend this Spring or Summer.

Fall 2008 Speaker Dates: To Be Determined After Paper Selection