BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY and Ethically Speaking at The Center for Ethics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) ENTHUSIASTICALLY INVITE YOU TO: Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6) January 28-30, 2026, Online The Philosophy, Disability and Social Change conference series, now in its sixth year, comprises workshops, roundtables, and panel presentations by disabled philosophers and their allies whose […]
Dialogues on Disability: Shelley Tremain Interviews Emily R. Douglas
Hello, I’m Shelley Tremain and I would like to welcome you to the one hundred and thirtieth installment of Dialogues on Disability, the series of interviews that I am conducting with disabled philosophers and post to BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY on the third Wednesday of each month. The series is designed to provide a public venue for […]
CFP: The Discourse of Michel Foucault (deadline: December 31, 2025)
The Discourse of Michel Foucault “Itinerari” Special Issue 2026 Editors: Adriano Ardovino, Chiara Scarlato Description On the occasion of the centenary of Michel Foucault’s birth (15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984), the 2026 special issue of Itinerari aims to encourage a rigorous reflection on the Foucauldian notion of “discourse”, encompassing its historical, philological and conceptual extensions. In consideration […]
Feminist Philosophy of Climate Change: Climate Change Adaptation Through the Feminist Kaleidoscope, February to May, Online
This online seminar series explores the intersections of feminist perspectives and climate change, engaging with themes such as values, trust, epistemologies, injustice, uncertainty, diversity, activism, and emotions. Each session features a short talk followed by an open discussion with invited speakers.You can visit each event page for a session summary and video recording. SEMINAR SPRING […]
Dialogues on Disability on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
“I have read almost all of your interviews and they are always wonderful. … I am really looking forward to the next installment of Dialogues on Disability.” — Adrian Piper “… a major contribution to our understanding of the field and the people in it.” — Vanessa Wills “I’ve learned so much about ableism in philosophy […]
Quote of the Week (and It’s Only Thursday): Tremain on the Exhausting Ableism of Feminist Philosophers
Yesterday was International Day of Persons with Disabilities, or International Day for Persons with Disability, or International Day for Disabled People, depending on where one is located on the world map. I don’t disparage disabled people who work to have the day recognized, though I think that it largely operates to service the public perception […]
Show Your Support for Philosophy Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6)
With Jonathan Wolff’s retirement earlier this year, came the end of Oxford University’s support for the Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change conference series. Henceforth, the primary sponsors/funding bodies of Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change are the Center for Ethics and Department of Philosophy at The University of Central Florida. Nevertheless, the team behind Philosophy, Disability, […]
Draft Program of Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6), Online, Jan. 28-30, 2026
Here is the draft program of the upcoming edition of Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change: Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6). Registration for the conference will open soon. Check back frequently! Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6) January 28-30, 2026 (All times are EST = GMT – 5hr; CET – 6hr; CST + […]
More News About Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change 6 (#PhiDisSocCh6)
Conference organization and planning continues! Yesterday, I met with Melinda Hall (School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Central Florida-UCF) and Jonathan Beever (Center for Ethics, University of Central Florida-UCF), as well as Jamie Morris, our illustrious tech expert who resolved some outstanding questions with respect to the platform and logistics of the conference. We are […]
Dialogues on Disability: Shelley Tremain Interviews Will Conway
Hello, I’m Shelley Tremain and I would like to welcome you to the one hundred and twenty-eighth installment of Dialogues on Disability, the series of interviews that I am conducting with disabled philosophers and post to BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY on the third Wednesday of each month. The series is designed to provide a public venue for […]
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