I’m looking for an undergrad friendly explanation and defense of academic freedom. Any recommendations?

When teaching undergrads how to do research in philosophy, I typically tell them to use a combo of Google Scholar and the relevant topics page of PhilPapers. Are there other resources you have found useful for undergraduate research?

I feel like niche issues in epistemology and metaphysics are really not covered enough in philosophy’s top general journals… (p.s. I love m&e but also love value theory).

LOL. A journal has been reviewing my paper for 7 months. I’ve reached out twice without reply.

Agreeing to referee a paper one has previously refereed is: This just happened to me.

My interview with Sam Director Sam Director about how informed consent in the medical context requires knowledge of how much the medical intervention will cost. Link below.

Is anyone aware of a list or resource that summarizes the most common review policies at journals across various disciplines? I want to know, in general, whether certain fields use single, double, or triple blind review. Or if some don’t even use blind review at all.

All journals should adopt this policy. Strict formatting requirements on initial submission are silly.

As a rule, editors of a journal should not be allowed to publish in the journal they edit:

*Philosophers* I'm the book review editor at the Journal of Moral Philosophy. We have a pile of books looking for reviewers. If interested in reviewing a book in ethics/political/action that came out in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025, please keep reading. And please share this too!

There’s irony in this poll, but nonetheless…most academics on Twitter would be better off if they spent less time on Twitter and more on their teaching and research.

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.

I help Matt Zwolinski edit the new edition of his successful reader. It is coming out on July 31st. If you’re teaching a course in political philosophy or PPE, this reader is ideal for you. Check out the table of contents and enjoy a discount: routledge.com/Arguing-About-…

Courses prepped and published for the fall, new paper under review, invited chapter done, R&R submitted, and book under contract. I should have a baby due more often!

I don’t understand how Coldplay hate became a default attitude among alternative and indie folks. Their first 4 albums are incredible. Starting at Mylo Xyloto, there is a decrease in quality, but most bands don’t even make 4 good albums to begin with.