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 

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 • FEAST • Penn State’s Rock Ethics Institute, College of The Liberal Arts, and Department of Philosophy• Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars Fund

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

office:  Atrium 111

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