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PIKSI'11FEAST/APA
Philosophy in an Inclusive Key
A Summer Institute for Undergraduates
ROCK ETHICS INSTITUTE, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 25-August 1, 2011
Philosophy: Experience, Reflection, Transformation
Ladelle McWhorter, Director
Professor of Philosophy, Richmond College
Guest Faculty: José Medina and Mary Beth Mader
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
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: April 15, 2011
For more details see
http://rockethics.psu.edu/piksi
Co-Sponsors: APA . FEAST . Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute, College
of The Liberal Arts, and Department of Philosophy. Iris Marion Young
Diversity Scholars Fund - 2010 Institutional Co-Sponsors: Department
of Philosophy, Binghamton . Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie
University . Department of Philosophy Stony Brook University