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Preparations for this year's philosophy postgraduate conference (traditionally known as the Blackwood Conference) are underway. The event will be held on the weekend Fri 30 July – Sun 1 August.

There are still some places available. If you are interested in coming along or would like to know more, email Simon at me@simondalfonso.id.au, including the following details:

Name:
Phone:
Affiliation with philosophy postgrad group:

The School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry is dissolving. The Philosophy and History and Philosophy of Science departments are going to form a new school with members of the School of Historical Studies.

The University's press release can be found here.

The Philosopher's Zone program coming up this Saturday is of particular relevance. Here is a summary:

We're often told that, when it comes to philosophy, Australia is punching above its weight. A country as small as ours ought not to be producing so many fine philosophers as we have. But have those days come to an end? Over in Chicago, the Philosophy Gourmet Report, which ranks philosophy departments in the English-speaking world, has demoted the University of Melbourne's department out of the top fifty. What does this mean for the University and for philosophy in Australia?

You can check out the website here