Formal Epistemology and the Legacy of Logical Empiricism

If you're in Austin, you probably know this already. If you're not, it's probably too late. But this is what I'll be doing this weekend: Friday, 26 April 2012Thomas Uebel, University of Manchester, “The Logic of Science and the Pragmatics of Science: The Challenge of Complementarity.”Christopher French, University of British Columbia, “Carnap, Jeffrey and Explication … Continue reading Formal Epistemology and the Legacy of Logical Empiricism

How To Get A Job Outside Academia With a Ph.D. in Philosophy

We train professional philosophers. Sadly, there aren't enough philosophy jobs to go around, and it's hard to pursue a career in philosophy if you can't move to wherever you find a job.  Fortunately, philosophers have transferable skills that are in high demand. Prospective employers just don't associate these skills with "Ph.D. in philosophy".  The challenge … Continue reading How To Get A Job Outside Academia With a Ph.D. in Philosophy