Michael T Stowers's Affinity Groups (13)

Occupy Philosophy

26 members Latest Activity: Apr 12

This group is for those who want to think about the Occupy movement.

Philosophy, Capitalism, and Society

16 members Latest Activity: Mar 1

This is an open group for those with thoughts about capitalism's distinctive philosophical assumptions and social effects. 

Socially Relevant Philosophy of Science

39 members Latest Activity: Feb 11 For those interested in how philosophy of science can more effectively contribute to public welfare.

Affinity Group Leaders

13 members Latest Activity: Mar 17

All Affinity Group Leaders are asked to join. Being a member will enable you to support your peers by discussing best practices, sharing advice on…

Ecology, Economy, Environment, Energy and Ethics.

4 members Latest Activity: Dec 19, 2011

Holistic discussion of the interplay and interaction of these related fields.

Ethics and Social Media

19 members Latest Activity: Jan 27, 2012

The goal of this group is to foster discussion between philosophers and designers and users of social media about the ethical values that inform…

Pedagogy: Public Philosophy in the Classroom

73 members Latest Activity: 16 hours ago A discussion about higher education and the role of philosophy in it, as well as strategies, methods, and tools for teaching philosophy and critical…

Ethics and Sea-Level Rise

4 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2011 A group dedicated to examining ethical issues associated with sea-level rise as an effect of anthropogenic climate change.

Food Ethics

57 members Latest Activity: Apr 4

Considering issues of food regulation, food as a human right, food access, and all related.  Led by Jonathan H. Marks, Director Penn…

Ethics and Human-Animal Relations

23 members Latest Activity: Mar 23

From animal rights to global warming to public health, human use and treatment of animals is among the greatest social issues of our age.  This…

Race, Gender, and Biology

23 members Latest Activity: Jan 17 Welcoming philosophical discussions of biological research on race and gender differences, with a focus on controversial claims circulating in the…

For Goodness' Sake

31 members Latest Activity: Mar 21 Following Aristotle, this group is dedicated to reflecting, discussing, and seeking ways to put moral philosophy to work for the sake of personal and…

Digital Dialogue

17 members Latest Activity: May 15

The Digital Dialogue is a podcast that explores the opportunities digital expression offers for transformative dialogue in the spirit in which…