Wed, Jun 8, 2022 - Fri, Jun 10, 2022
The Public Philosophy Network welcomes applications to participate in a workshop to be held June 8 - 10, 2022 at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.
Workshop Directors:
Evelyn Brister, Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology
Robert Frodeman, former Professor of Philosophy
21st century philosophy is developing new formats and growing in public visibility, creating new research opportunities while answering calls for greater relevance. This workshop will increase the capacity of philosophers to work effectively with policymakers and communities through a set of strategies called Field Philosophy (Brister and Frodeman 2020).
This workshop is targeted at late-stage graduate students and faculty looking to develop philosophical practices that engage with non-philosophers on policy issues related to science, technology, environment, education, or government. Participants will acquire skills and become part of an ongoing community of engaged scholars.
Applicants should have policy-relevant research interests and a potential field project in mind. Participants will receive advice on how to shape a field philosophy research program. Workshop leaders and participants will provide peer feedback on projects, with the long-term goal of forming a continuing, supportive community of field philosophers.
The workshop will improve collaborative and facilitative skills for working with non-philosophers across the university, the public and private sectors, and NGOs. Participants will sharpen their skills in framing and clarifying complex social problems.
The deadline for submission is March 18, 2022; participants will be notified of acceptance by March 30. Please apply via email to elbgsl@rit.edu.
To apply, please provide:
A one-page CV
A 300-word statement of a policy problem that briefly addresses how philosophers might contribute to understanding and addressing the issue.