Pedagogy: Public Philosophy in the Classroom
A discussion about higher education and the role of philosophy in it, as well as strategies, methods, and tools for teaching philosophy and critical thinking in the university and elsewhere.
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Michael Jaster
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Michael Jaster joined Peter Dorfman's group
Ethics and Human-Animal Relations
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 forum explores the philosophical and policy issues involved in our relation to animals.See More
Michael Jaster joined Daniel Susser's group
Queer Politics
The aim of this forum is to explore and analyze, practically and theoretically, the complex relationship between gender, sexuality, and the law.
Michael Jaster posted a status
"Currently I am working on applying my own branch of existential philosophy and ethics not only upon my novel but my life as well."
George J. Aulisio left a comment for Michael Jaster
"Thanks for joining the Public Philosophy Network (PPN)! We hope that you find ways to make the site helpful and supportive of your work and interests by joining an affinity group or participating in a discussion on one of the forums. If your…"
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- Institutional affiliation or employer (if any)
- University of Mary Washington
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- Undergraduate Student
- Interest in public philosophy? Please be as SPECIFIC AS YOU CAN. Members who answer "yes" or "a lot" will not be approved.
- I was interested primarily because its been a goal of mine for a while to be able to build community with others who cease to put limitations on themselves and others, but are fully realizing of the potentiality we have of transcending towards our own freedom (or rather, towards the Self).
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- At 8:37am on August 17, 2011,
George J. Aulisio said… - Thanks for joining the Public Philosophy Network (PPN)! We hope that you find ways to make the site helpful and supportive of your work and interests by joining an affinity group or participating in a discussion on one of the forums. If your interests aren’t yet represented, you can also start a group or discussion of your own! As we build up the site, we are counting on our members to help us make it a success. So thanks again for being a part of it, and thanks in advance for your contributions. We also hope that you’ll join us at our in-person conference to be held Oct. 6-8, 2011 in Washington, DC. Please note the details on the PPN website.
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