Young Philosophers

What My Dog Can Tell Us About The Problem of Evil (Intro Level Talk)Chris Tucker

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:00 +0000

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Why Open-Minded People Should Endorse Dogmatism(Research Level Talk)Chris Tucker

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:34:00 +0000

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A New Counterexample to Principles of Alternative Possibilities(Research Level Talk) Joshua Spencer

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:30:00 +0000

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Time Travel and Freewill(Intro Level Talk) Joshua Spencer

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Saving the Greatest Number (Intro Level Talk) Dr. Helen Frowe

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:43:00 +0000

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Exploring the Problem of Evil at Tinker Creek(Intro Level Talk)Dr. Kevin Timpe

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Truthmaking and Sourcehood (Research Level Talk) Dr. Kevin Timpe

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:07:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:26:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:41:00 +0000

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Spring 2008 Young Philosophers

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:51:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:29:00 +0000

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.

Fall 2009 Call for Papers

noreply@blogger.com (Andrew) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:26:00 +0000

Submission Deadline: September 10, 2009

Young Philosophers Podcast Lecture Series
In the coming academic year, 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.

We're now accepting submissions for Fall 2009. You only need to submit your research paper. If your paper is selected, we'll contact you for information concerning your intro talk. Selected speaker will receive a travel stipend and a small honorarium.

How to Submit

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

In your email include...
Research Paper (3,000 - 4,000 words) – MS WORD or PDF preferred.
Abstract of Research Paper (max 250 words) - MS WORD or PDF preferred
Make sure everything is suitable for BLIND REVIEW. Don’t include any identifying information in your paper or your abstracts.
In the body of your email please include your name, affiliation, and title of both talks.
Indicate what year you received your Ph.D. in philosophy. Please be a young philosopher.

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.

Honorarium and Travel: Selected participants will be given a travel stipend and a small honorarium.

Speaker Dates: To Be Determined After Paper Selection