A reader recently submitted the following question for other FSPB readers:
Recent discussion at the Splintered Mind about PhD application and admittance made me go over a question that’s been on my mind for a while. I have been a student at one fairly prestigious regional university and one less prestigious university. As a student, I [...]
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Standards of Philosophical Excellence
Posted in General Interest, Grad School on June 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
No Elimination of UF’s Ph.D. … Yet
Posted in General Interest, Grad School, News & Notes on May 14, 2008 | 5 Comments »
This observation just in from Sabrina Jamil:
Not sure how many are aware, but a revised version of the proposal has passed.
Although the Ph.D. program was not eliminated, admissions to the program are frozen until at least 2012. There is a 60 day window for additional changes to be made. More from the Gainesville Sun here:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080514/NEWS/383568383/1002/NEWS/UF_trustees_approve_budget_cuts_with_revisions_
This [...]
UF President Machen calls for a new university budget that eliminates the PhD program in philosophy
Posted in General Interest, Grad School, News & Notes on May 10, 2008 | 31 Comments »
President Bernie Machen has proposed that UF’s Ph.D program in philosophy be eliminated (along with Ph.D program in Romance Languages and Literatures with concentration in French and Ph.D. program in German) to help balance the university’s budget. Here is the same information presented in .pdf format; the relevant information is on page 7.
UPDATE (Vitz, 05/06/08): [...]
In Praise of Academic Effort
Posted in General Interest, Grad School, Philosophy of Psychology, Teaching Philosophy on January 2, 2008 | 13 Comments »
With the Spring semester right around the corner, I thought this article would be appropriate. The article is geared toward teachers and parents, but I think it’s helpful for students to think about what theory of intelligence they hold and how it might affect their academic performance:
Our society worships talent, and many people assume that [...]
Some of My Thoughts on the Application Process
Posted in General Interest, Grad School on September 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’m not sure whether I have anything really unique to say about this subject or not, but considering the facts that it has come up recently on this blog and others, that I’m new to this blog, that I got my undergraduate degree from a school in Florida (FSU), and that my application [...]
Applying to PhD Programs in Philosophy
Posted in General Interest, Grad School on September 22, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Eric Schwitzgebel has some useful reflections for prospective applicants here.
A List of Philosophical Activities
Posted in CFPs, Conferences, General Interest, Grad School on August 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Below I have listed brief descriptions for several conferences, grouped by school or organization. In addition to that, I have also listed information on some calls for papers. Please note that some conferences are still accepting papers and some are not, but that information is mentioned. I hope you find this information useful and will [...]
Interested in Doing Ph.D. Work in Continental Philosophy?
Posted in Continental Philosophy, Grad School on August 17, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Suggestions for which departments might be best suited to your interests are available here.
Considering Applying to Grad School?
Posted in Grad School, News & Notes on July 23, 2007 | No Comments »
Be sure to review Leiter’s “Summary of Major Faculty Moves and Tenure-Track Hires.” A draft is available here.
UPDATE: The link is now working. Check it out.
Rock Ethics Institute
Posted in Grad School, News & Notes on April 17, 2007 | No Comments »
“Undergraduate women and men from underrepresented groups” who are considering applying for graduate school in the next year or two may want to check out Penn State’s Summer Institute for Undergraduate Students. “Transportation and lodging are provided, and stipends are awarded to all.”
- Rico Vitz
2007 Summer Institute
Posted in Conferences, Grad School, News & Notes on April 16, 2007 | No Comments »
Rutgers University will sponsor the 2007 SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR DIVERSITY IN PHILOSOPHY. This seven day program is designed to introduce undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to the various areas of specialization within the discipline of philosophy, give students a better idea of what graduate studies in philosophy is about, and explore various views about [...]
Grad School Decisions
Posted in Grad School on April 12, 2007 | No Comments »
… are due in a few days. Best wishes to those in the process of making a final choice.
Links to useful info, previously posted on our blog, are available here and here.
- Rico Vitz
More Potentially Helpful Info
Posted in Grad School on April 4, 2007 | No Comments »
… for those applying (or re-applying) to grad school is available here and here, courtesy of Leiter Reports.
- Rico Vitz
Choosing a Grad Program
Posted in Grad School on March 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
[ADMIN NOTE: Originally posted 02/15/07. I'll probably move this forward a couple of times before grad school decisions are due in mid-April.]
It’s that time of the year, when students begin receiving offers from graduate programs. If you’re one of those fortunate enough to be in the difficult position of having multiple offers (or if you’re planning on applying to graduate [...]
Colorado Summer Seminar in Philosophy
Posted in Grad School, Philosophy of Science on March 15, 2007 | No Comments »
[ADMIN NOTE: Moving to the front. Originally posted 03/05/07.]
The Seminar is intended for outstanding undergraduates who are considering graduate school in philosophy. The aim is to introduce students to the atmosphere of a graduate-level seminar, giving participants a chance to explore and sharpen their philosophical abilities before they commit to a graduate program.
