PIKSI'14FEAST/APA

Philosophy in an Inclusive Key

A Summer Institute for Undergraduates

ROCK ETHICS INSTITUTE, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

June 14-June 21, 2014



Philosophy: Experience, Reflection, Transformation



Ellen K. Feder, Director

Associate Professor of Philosophy, American University
Guest Faculty: Lewis R. Gordon, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Europhilosophy Chair at Toulouse University, and Nelson Mandela Visiting Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, Rhodes University
         Jacqueline Scott, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Loyola University of Chicago
Mariana Ortega, Professor of Philosophy, John Carroll University



Along with works in feminist, critical race, disability, and queer theory, students will read historical and contemporary philosophical texts that explore recurring human concerns and investigate the ways in which experience informs philosophical reflection. In addition, writing assignments, visiting lecturers, and mentoring will help students learn that their own perspectives matter to philosophy.



Participants will be named Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars and will receive support from the

Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars Fund<http://rockethics.psu.edu/education/piksi/gift.shtml> <http://rockethics.psu.edu/education/piksi/gift.shtml>

Undergraduate women or men from underrepresented groups including racial, ethnic and sexual minorities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. All students will receive a stipend, free transportation, and lodging.



APPLICATIONS DUE: March 7, 2014



For more details see

http://rockethics.psu.edu/education/piksi







Co-Sponsors: APA<http://www.apa.udel.edu/apa/> * FEAST<http://www.afeast.org/> * Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute<http://rockethics.psu.edu/education/piksi>, College of The Liberal Arts, and Department of Philosophy<http://www.la.psu.edu/>* Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars Fund<http://rockethics.psu.edu/education/piksi/gift.shtml>

2014 Institutional Co-Sponsors: Stony Brook University * Michigan State University * DePaul University * Ann Arbor Philosophers' PIKSI Funding Initiative.


Barbara Andrew, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Philosophy
William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

office phone: (973) 720-3723
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