PIKSI’ FEAST/APA Summer Institute for 2010
Dec 24, 2009 → Sep 03, 2010
PIKSI’10FEAST/APA
Philosophy in an Inclusive Key
A Summer Institute for Undergraduates
ROCK ETHICS INSTITUTE, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 25-August 1, 2010
Philosophy: Experience, Reflection, Transformation
Ladelle McWhorter, Director
Professor of Philosophy, Richmond College
Guest Faculty: Darrell Moore, Associate Professor, DePaul University
Eva Feder Kittay, Distinguished Professor, State University of New York/SUNY
Along with works in feminist, critical race, disability, and queer theory, students will read historical and contemporary philosophical texts that explore recurring human concerns and investigate the ways in which experience informs philosophical reflection. In addition, writing assignments, visiting lecturers, and mentoring will help students learn that their own perspectives matter to philosophy.
Participants will be named Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars and will receive support from the Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars Fund
Undergraduate women or men from underrepresented groups including racial, ethnic and sexual minorities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. All students will receive a stipend, free transportation, and lodging. APPLICATIONS DUE: April 15, 2010 For more details see: Rock Ethics
Co-Sponsors:
APA
FEAST
Penn State’s Rock Ethics Institute
College of The Liberal Arts and
Department of Philosophy
Iris Marion Young Diversity Scholars Fund
2009 Institutional Co-Sponsors:
Department of Philosophy, Binghamton
Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University
Department of Philosophy Stony Brook University