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ZoomIf you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
April 13, 2024This workshop will explore philosophy of love and relationships, including the ethics metaphysics, and social politics of intimacy, sex, friendship, commitment, caring, emotions, and desire.- August 5-6, 2023If you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
Johnathan FlowersI draw on John Dewey to understand hope as the felt sense of possibility in the world. To be hopeful, therefore, is to have a sense of positive possibility; hoplessness is a sense of restricted possibility or restricted capacity to make the possible actual.
Thomas BonnIn some of Plato's myths, incurable people suffer endless torment. In others, they don't. The Neoplatonists rightly rejected the notion that Plato held anyone to be incurable. Plato's actual sketch of the soul's endless journey (given e.g. in the Myth of Er) is oddly comforting.
Blakely PhillipsWhat is believing in yourself? Using Evans's theory of pretense I argue that believing in oneself is a pretense that when successful undergoes a 'game-to-reality shift': the belief held as a pretense becomes true in the real world.
Jonathan McKinneyAs the global ecological, psychological, and economic crises worsen by the day, it would seem that hope for life on our planet is dimming. Luckily for us, human beings (& philosophers) are profoundly stupid. In this coffee hour, we will sacrifice our brains for a glimmer of hope?
Bella-Rose Kelly | comments by Joe GloverMicroaggression causes epistemic harm to marginalized subjects. They have cumulative effects that diminish the epistemic confidence of the subject. Communities, I argue, can help mitigate such harms by fostering the subject's epistemic confidence and providing her with hope.
Philip Schwarz | comments by Laura NelsonI outline a reading of Alasdair MacIntyre to show how relationships of dependence shape our lives. Under the right conditions, these relationships are transformative experiences. They become meaningful and therefore valuable to us. This constitutes special moral demands.
Trevor AdamsHope theorists say that if S’s hope is to be rational, it is a necessary condition on hope that their subsequent belief and desire be justified. I want argue that the belief component can sometimes be unjustified, and yet the hope will remain justified.
Michael R. SpicherAesthetic experience is a basic motivation for human action, which in part leads to flourishing. It is still necessary (possibly more so) during dark times, as illustrated by people, like Primo Levi.
Leo LepianoFacing multiple global crises, what room is there, if any, for optimism? Is it ontologically correct? Is it psychologically possible? Can we make room for happiness without relinquishing responsibility? And does philosophy harm or help our efforts to answer these questions?
April 23, 2022Philosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aimed to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.- via Zoom and YouTube livestreamPhilosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aims to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
October 30-31, 2021In this spooky, special edition of Cogtweeto, we dove into the inky philosophical depths of horror, sci fi, fantasy, magic and witchcraft, and all things weird!
August 21, 2021In this second installment of hot takes, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for even more unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
July 17, 2021In the first of two workshops in this series, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for some unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
March 20, 2021In this workshop, folks from Philosophy Twitter explored whether, and how, ancient philosophy can help us address contemporary problems.
coffee hour
8:30-9:30
PDT
newhope
- ZoomIf you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- April 13, 2024This workshop will explore philosophy of love and relationships, including the ethics metaphysics, and social politics of intimacy, sex, friendship, commitment, caring, emotions, and desire.
- August 5-6, 2023If you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- Johnathan FlowersI draw on John Dewey to understand hope as the felt sense of possibility in the world. To be hopeful, therefore, is to have a sense of positive possibility; hoplessness is a sense of restricted possibility or restricted capacity to make the possible actual.
- Thomas BonnIn some of Plato's myths, incurable people suffer endless torment. In others, they don't. The Neoplatonists rightly rejected the notion that Plato held anyone to be incurable. Plato's actual sketch of the soul's endless journey (given e.g. in the Myth of Er) is oddly comforting.
- Blakely PhillipsWhat is believing in yourself? Using Evans's theory of pretense I argue that believing in oneself is a pretense that when successful undergoes a 'game-to-reality shift': the belief held as a pretense becomes true in the real world.
- Jonathan McKinneyAs the global ecological, psychological, and economic crises worsen by the day, it would seem that hope for life on our planet is dimming. Luckily for us, human beings (& philosophers) are profoundly stupid. In this coffee hour, we will sacrifice our brains for a glimmer of hope?
- Bella-Rose Kelly | comments by Joe GloverMicroaggression causes epistemic harm to marginalized subjects. They have cumulative effects that diminish the epistemic confidence of the subject. Communities, I argue, can help mitigate such harms by fostering the subject's epistemic confidence and providing her with hope.
- Philip Schwarz | comments by Laura NelsonI outline a reading of Alasdair MacIntyre to show how relationships of dependence shape our lives. Under the right conditions, these relationships are transformative experiences. They become meaningful and therefore valuable to us. This constitutes special moral demands.
- Trevor AdamsHope theorists say that if S’s hope is to be rational, it is a necessary condition on hope that their subsequent belief and desire be justified. I want argue that the belief component can sometimes be unjustified, and yet the hope will remain justified.
- Michael R. SpicherAesthetic experience is a basic motivation for human action, which in part leads to flourishing. It is still necessary (possibly more so) during dark times, as illustrated by people, like Primo Levi.
- Leo LepianoFacing multiple global crises, what room is there, if any, for optimism? Is it ontologically correct? Is it psychologically possible? Can we make room for happiness without relinquishing responsibility? And does philosophy harm or help our efforts to answer these questions?
- April 23, 2022Philosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aimed to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- via Zoom and YouTube livestreamPhilosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aims to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- October 30-31, 2021In this spooky, special edition of Cogtweeto, we dove into the inky philosophical depths of horror, sci fi, fantasy, magic and witchcraft, and all things weird!
- August 21, 2021In this second installment of hot takes, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for even more unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- July 17, 2021In the first of two workshops in this series, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for some unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- March 20, 2021In this workshop, folks from Philosophy Twitter explored whether, and how, ancient philosophy can help us address contemporary problems.
"apa-style"
9:45-10:45
PDT
- ZoomIf you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- April 13, 2024This workshop will explore philosophy of love and relationships, including the ethics metaphysics, and social politics of intimacy, sex, friendship, commitment, caring, emotions, and desire.
- August 5-6, 2023If you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- Johnathan FlowersI draw on John Dewey to understand hope as the felt sense of possibility in the world. To be hopeful, therefore, is to have a sense of positive possibility; hoplessness is a sense of restricted possibility or restricted capacity to make the possible actual.
- Thomas BonnIn some of Plato's myths, incurable people suffer endless torment. In others, they don't. The Neoplatonists rightly rejected the notion that Plato held anyone to be incurable. Plato's actual sketch of the soul's endless journey (given e.g. in the Myth of Er) is oddly comforting.
- Blakely PhillipsWhat is believing in yourself? Using Evans's theory of pretense I argue that believing in oneself is a pretense that when successful undergoes a 'game-to-reality shift': the belief held as a pretense becomes true in the real world.
- Jonathan McKinneyAs the global ecological, psychological, and economic crises worsen by the day, it would seem that hope for life on our planet is dimming. Luckily for us, human beings (& philosophers) are profoundly stupid. In this coffee hour, we will sacrifice our brains for a glimmer of hope?
- Bella-Rose Kelly | comments by Joe GloverMicroaggression causes epistemic harm to marginalized subjects. They have cumulative effects that diminish the epistemic confidence of the subject. Communities, I argue, can help mitigate such harms by fostering the subject's epistemic confidence and providing her with hope.
- Philip Schwarz | comments by Laura NelsonI outline a reading of Alasdair MacIntyre to show how relationships of dependence shape our lives. Under the right conditions, these relationships are transformative experiences. They become meaningful and therefore valuable to us. This constitutes special moral demands.
- Trevor AdamsHope theorists say that if S’s hope is to be rational, it is a necessary condition on hope that their subsequent belief and desire be justified. I want argue that the belief component can sometimes be unjustified, and yet the hope will remain justified.
- Michael R. SpicherAesthetic experience is a basic motivation for human action, which in part leads to flourishing. It is still necessary (possibly more so) during dark times, as illustrated by people, like Primo Levi.
- Leo LepianoFacing multiple global crises, what room is there, if any, for optimism? Is it ontologically correct? Is it psychologically possible? Can we make room for happiness without relinquishing responsibility? And does philosophy harm or help our efforts to answer these questions?
- April 23, 2022Philosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aimed to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- via Zoom and YouTube livestreamPhilosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aims to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- October 30-31, 2021In this spooky, special edition of Cogtweeto, we dove into the inky philosophical depths of horror, sci fi, fantasy, magic and witchcraft, and all things weird!
- August 21, 2021In this second installment of hot takes, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for even more unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- July 17, 2021In the first of two workshops in this series, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for some unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- March 20, 2021In this workshop, folks from Philosophy Twitter explored whether, and how, ancient philosophy can help us address contemporary problems.
colloquium
1:00-3:00
PDT
Many thanks to our 2022 Cogtweeto Sponsors Andrew Bridges, David Hoinski, Tim Kenyon, Klynton, Laura Nelson, Kristopher G. Philips, Sarah Wieten, Twitter user @mondilator and generous anonymous donors for making this workshop possible.
- ZoomIf you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- April 13, 2024This workshop will explore philosophy of love and relationships, including the ethics metaphysics, and social politics of intimacy, sex, friendship, commitment, caring, emotions, and desire.
- August 5-6, 2023If you're a Cogtweeto fan, you know what it means to study philosophy. But what does it mean to *teach* it? We're partnering with The American Association of Philosophy Teachers to find out! Join us for talks, panels, teaching & public philosophy demos, "pro-tips", and a "Teaching Hub" with AAPT!
- Johnathan FlowersI draw on John Dewey to understand hope as the felt sense of possibility in the world. To be hopeful, therefore, is to have a sense of positive possibility; hoplessness is a sense of restricted possibility or restricted capacity to make the possible actual.
- Thomas BonnIn some of Plato's myths, incurable people suffer endless torment. In others, they don't. The Neoplatonists rightly rejected the notion that Plato held anyone to be incurable. Plato's actual sketch of the soul's endless journey (given e.g. in the Myth of Er) is oddly comforting.
- Blakely PhillipsWhat is believing in yourself? Using Evans's theory of pretense I argue that believing in oneself is a pretense that when successful undergoes a 'game-to-reality shift': the belief held as a pretense becomes true in the real world.
- Jonathan McKinneyAs the global ecological, psychological, and economic crises worsen by the day, it would seem that hope for life on our planet is dimming. Luckily for us, human beings (& philosophers) are profoundly stupid. In this coffee hour, we will sacrifice our brains for a glimmer of hope?
- Bella-Rose Kelly | comments by Joe GloverMicroaggression causes epistemic harm to marginalized subjects. They have cumulative effects that diminish the epistemic confidence of the subject. Communities, I argue, can help mitigate such harms by fostering the subject's epistemic confidence and providing her with hope.
- Philip Schwarz | comments by Laura NelsonI outline a reading of Alasdair MacIntyre to show how relationships of dependence shape our lives. Under the right conditions, these relationships are transformative experiences. They become meaningful and therefore valuable to us. This constitutes special moral demands.
- Trevor AdamsHope theorists say that if S’s hope is to be rational, it is a necessary condition on hope that their subsequent belief and desire be justified. I want argue that the belief component can sometimes be unjustified, and yet the hope will remain justified.
- Michael R. SpicherAesthetic experience is a basic motivation for human action, which in part leads to flourishing. It is still necessary (possibly more so) during dark times, as illustrated by people, like Primo Levi.
- Leo LepianoFacing multiple global crises, what room is there, if any, for optimism? Is it ontologically correct? Is it psychologically possible? Can we make room for happiness without relinquishing responsibility? And does philosophy harm or help our efforts to answer these questions?
- April 23, 2022Philosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aimed to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- via Zoom and YouTube livestreamPhilosophy can equip us with the tools to manage dark times. This workshop aims to highlight how philosophy can brighten our lives.
- October 30-31, 2021In this spooky, special edition of Cogtweeto, we dove into the inky philosophical depths of horror, sci fi, fantasy, magic and witchcraft, and all things weird!
- August 21, 2021In this second installment of hot takes, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for even more unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- July 17, 2021In the first of two workshops in this series, folks from Philosophy Twitter made their best case for some unpopular and (too-)easily dismissed philosophical views.
- March 20, 2021In this workshop, folks from Philosophy Twitter explored whether, and how, ancient philosophy can help us address contemporary problems.
coffee hour
11:00-12:00
PDT
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