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Aristotle was a realist.

A lot of love in the room. When I do philosophy I feel like my head is about to explode, and then sometimes it kind of does and I have great new ideas. Then it becomes a matter of seeing if I can find a way to write and publish them for a great audience. But then the deadlines set in, and the headaches, and the whole reality of the situation is that I've got to keep getting up in the morning and being productive and meeting those deadlines, so then it becomes really hard to keep the dream alive I guess. But now I'm learning some new methods which I think might really be able to help me with this sort of stuff. It's by a guy I went to high school with and even though he never became an academic it's really good. In six weeks I can write a paper, publish it, and start getting on to the next one. Any time anyone asks me how I achieve what I've achieved in philosophy I tell them they have to get onto this stuff. When I'm older I know I'm going to say thanks to myself! on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers in response to Philosophy and culture. The highest level of achievement in analytic philosophy goes to all those who recognize each other and their place, their embodiment and their humility. Thank you so much for this forum., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 19/10/15
	Thanks. I for one am immensely enjoying the way this blog and trhe profession more broadly are shaping up. In a few years from now we might be able to start our own journal, in which a new kind of philosophical thinking is put on display, boasting hitherto undreamt-of methods and results. If I turn out to be part of that, great. If not, that's fine also. Others will take the torch from me and carry it forward. This cooperative aspect is one of the great things about intellectual work. Ever since childhood I have had a desire to do something of this kind, and I hope now that when it seems to be within my grasp, that it actually is and is not just a fantasy spun out by my psychology. In terms of how it feels, the two cases are indistinguishable, but externally they are very different: on one side lies pure folly, on the other? The possibility of greatness. We shall see! onPilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers in response to Philosophy and culture. The highest level of achievement in analytic philosophy goes to all those who recognize each other and their place, their embodiment and their humility. Thank you so much for this forum., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 15/10/15
	Philosophy and culture. The highest level of achievement in analytic philosophy goes to all those who recognize each other and their place, their embodiment and their humility. Thank you so much for this forum. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers2 replies.	Anonymous	on 15/10/15
	Thanks! When I created this blog I wanted to createw a space for the careful (and sometimes not so careful!) discussion of academic philosophy, the academy, and the ups and downs of all that and what we think about this way of living. I think a lot of interesting people have chimed in and given their thoughts, and we've had some debates too. It hasn't always been easy or pretty but I think we're getting into a space now where new things are happening. I will tell Daily Nous and see if they want to cover it. Also Brian Leiter may be able to help. But look, we all have to get our journal articles published and, hey, maybe you can put some links to the metablog in there and tell other philosophers who might not be so web savvy about what's going on here. People in ethics, metaphysics and epistemology. I can't wait to see what happens next! on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers in response to Looking around the blogosphere and found this Thank you., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 14/10/15
	Looking around the blogosphere and found this Thank you. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers1 replies.	Anonymous	on 14/10/15
	Really tired of all this philosophy talk. If I were less of a permeable membrane I would probably have had enough long ago. Now I have four papers out at journals and a book at a press and it makes me feel really good, but then I look in the mirror and see how tall I am and then I feel even better and think that philosophy should maybe take a back seat sometimes. Big life lesson. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 13/10/15
	Just chiming in. I like your points Prof. I agree that we have a lot left to do before philosophy is complete and a lot of problems with the profession. Got a lot of books given to me to read this month - four of them mentioned Wittgenstein, but none of those were helpful, and yet Wittgenstein's the best. So count me as puzzled and frankly incensed about that. Now you may call this a glitch in the matrix, but it's also something which points to something deeper perhaps. When I first started reading about philosophy, I got a lot of ideas which interested me very much to think about. I spent days at this cafe having milks and coffees and just thinking about these great ideas and talking with friends about them. We had a lot of good discussions. Then I began to write and record philosophy essays, and making "mixtapes" of my early philosophical ideas and essays: kinda weird, but fun. Then when I got more serious, it got really fun. I was thinking this is amazing, how could I ever get on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers in response to Four thinges: (1) Peer review has a long way to go. Why do we have print journals anymore? We should just download them from the internet. This way we could also have more philosophy. (2) Hiring practices must improve. I know six men and three women and all of them want jobs. At least two of them are eminently qualified. I was going to say 'You do the math', but really, we can't all just defer to the Groumet Report all of the time. We need to get our own andwers based on our owen experiences and opinions and then use that to determine who should and who should not get that great job we're all talking about. (3) We shouldn't have politics in academia just for the sake of it, and logic and philosophy people should be free to pursue their own interest undisturbed and unruffles. Also with social concerns, they should not have to justify themselves to the masses by saying "hey, this could really help your kids have a good time when they're much older'. It's enough that it's good work. , by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 13/10/15
	Four thinges: (1) Peer review has a long way to go. Why do we have print journals anymore? We should just download them from the internet. This way we could also have more philosophy. (2) Hiring practices must improve. I know six men and three women and all of them want jobs. At least two of them are eminently qualified. I was going to say 'You do the math', but really, we can't all just defer to the Groumet Report all of the time. We need to get our own andwers based on our owen experiences and opinions and then use that to determine who should and who should not get that great job we're all talking about. (3) We shouldn't have politics in academia just for the sake of it, and logic and philosophy people should be free to pursue their own interest undisturbed and unruffles. Also with social concerns, they should not have to justify themselves to the masses by saying "hey, this could really help your kids have a good time when they're much older'. It's enough that it's good work. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers1 replies.	Anonymous	on 12/10/15
	Here;s what I think about philosophers: they are sometimes nice people although they like to be very clever and this inhibits their ability to dance, and to love, and to take delight in all that life has to offer. For years this bothered me and I wondered whether or not I should become a philosopher. I only learned to think differently in recent years when I realized that my very life is a pendullum, swinging between two modes of life - one cold, analytical, unruffled but quietly desperate, and a hot, intuitive mode which agitating as it was afforded high pleasures, and the feeling that one was really living. Now I have only to learn to moderate the swings, but to go with them when they come, while yet maintaining some presence in the other mode, so that I may keep my life and my concerns going with some stability, and not have to change everything every time the pendullum changes direction. God help me in this endeavour. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 12/10/15
	I have to admit that recent events in the profession have me thinking 'Wow, this is a difficult situation, and I can only hope we find a way out before too long'. But then that thought dissipates under the strain and gives way to a bleak feeling. It was only last night that I had this. But then something always comes along - some rewarding student, a paper published in Nous, a good blog post, or even something personal like a lover or a friend, and then we are coaxed right back into life and go on living as academic professional philosophers. I for one would like to find a way to preserve my wonder and enchantment, but also my skepticism. So I think this profession has a lot to learn about that. This is only made clearer by what it going on in Mind, at Daily Nous, in Kant's Critique and at NewAPPS, Feminist Philosophers and Digressions & Impressions - great blogs. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 11/10/15
	Just chiming in here too. Lots of cool stuff happening both here and at Daily Nous. I don't know about you, but I have a sneaking suspicion that by the end of 2015, Brian Leiter will no longer be the top philosopher in the profession. Move over Brian! on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers in response to VBeen getting lots of comments and then using that data and analyzing that data and pretty soon wer're doibng to have polls up and running! THen you can tell us what you ;like, what;'s not so hot, and fuinal,ly, wehere should we be goingh asd a group of friendds family anfd professional colleagues! Philsoohpy is the best advice when you're down,. phjilosophrt ius tha best things int h3e worlxs.,, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 10/10/15
	VBeen getting lots of comments and then using that data and analyzing that data and pretty soon wer're doibng to have polls up and running! THen you can tell us what you ;like, what;'s not so hot, and fuinal,ly, wehere should we be goingh asd a group of friendds family anfd professional colleagues! Philsoohpy is the best advice when you're down,. phjilosophrt ius tha best things int h3e worlxs., on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers1 replies.	Anonymous	on 10/10/15
	An interesting question: in recent cases of academic misconduct, who have been the perpetrators? What sort of people are they? What do they look like? I think if we think of them as just a number, just an abstract entity, then that won't mean a lot to us, but by putting a face to it and really embodying that in our cognition we can get to a better place of how to control it. I think it's also interesting how if you're trying to get the philosophy right, then sometimes you have to do the opposite of what you would be doing if you had to do the best stuff. I think when I became a philosopher, on some level I thought 'Wow, this is wrong, but it's also right'. Analyzing texts all night! on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 07/10/15
	Thankgs guys for all the comments so far. Just in the interest of opening up a more inclusive discussion here are a few points: - No hatred or violence will ever be tolerated here - Please be respectful to all persons, places and things - Do not be egotistical: no one really cares about you - Online behaviour is a proxy indicator of offline behaviour, and accordingly, you should all consider yourselves as being watched and on very thin ice indeed - The climate will not improve until these points are all met and appreciated by all Thank you A Distinguished Philosopher on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 06/10/15
	Can I be honest? I love the philosophy profession. I want to succeed in it. I think it's the best. So I think we need to work together more to get this underway. It's one thing to talk about ranking systems, the Leiter top 50, and Daily Nous and all that political stuff, but at the end of the day it always comes back to: hey, this is a pretty interesting issue, I want to learn more about this and maybe make my own contribution. And that's great. WHen I told my brother this we both cried and I knew then I would apply to become a philosopher. on Pilos: The Philosophy Profession Blog for Undergraduates and Tenure Track Philosophers	Anonymous	on 03/10/15
	Adjuncting all Summer - what a drag! Oh well, at least I can buy a hardback copy of Spinoza with the proceeds. Yes you read that right; I still love great philosophical texts, despite everything. Now who can tell me that there is no one who really cares about the subject? There's certainly me. There are certainly my students. Now granted, we're only a small liberal arts college, but with a lot of work and six tenure-track appointments this Fall, I think we're going to clean up at the next APA. It's interesting: we got all out offprints and put them in a pile, counted them up and thought 'Yes! We're really accomplishing something here on the research front!', but then the administrators had to come in and ruin it all. I've got a 4-4 teaching load and no time to think. It's fun but doesn't make for a lot of good philosophy. One day I think I'm going to snap: it won't be pretty. Till then, I will revel in the geometric method! on The Pilos in response to Why does Libby Masters suck so much?, by Big Red Boy.	Anonymous	on 23/09/15
	Hi guys, some cool discussion here, and some weird stuff! Don't know what to make of it but here goes. ...the Philosophy Metablog is a place to go now to discuss the weird and scary aspects of the profession in a way that reflects them. We can come here to compare notes on publications, teaching loads, bias, and problems in the discipline. I think this is a good thing, and we ought to realize it while it lasts. When I was an undergraduate, I read lots of Plato and thought 'Wow! This is exciting stuff!'. I wanted to do something similar. Now I can only laugh at my hubris. If one thing is wrong with this outlook, it is the lack of ambition inherent in it. Now granted, we can't all be Plato, but at least some of us can transcend the usual boundaries of the profession and start to lay the foundations for a larger, more singular achievement that stands some chance of reaching out across the ages and saying 'Hey! Check out this way of looking at the world!'. I for one think this is on The Pilos in response to Why does Libby Masters suck so much?, by Big Red Boy.	Anonymous	on 22/09/15
	Boo boo boo boo, boo boo boo boo boo! BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOO BOOO BOOO!!! on The Pilos in response to Why does Libby Masters suck so much?, by Big Red Boy.	Anonymous	on 22/09/15
	Why does Libby Masters suck so much? on The Pilos3 replies.	Big Red Boy	on 19/09/15
	Ha. It could get you anywhere from adjuncting forever, to tenured at NYU. It's just more likely to keep you towards adjuncting forever. You never know though. on The Pilos	Anonymous	on 19/09/15
	I'm right here! Never fear. on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Big Red Boy	on 19/09/15
	I was recently hired as an adjunct at a mid-ranked community college - my question is: where will this get me, and when? I have a lot of research under my belt and have even published two papers, one in Phronesis, one in Nous. If I work hard, do you think I could get a research position somewhere in the English speaking world? I like to think I am a good teacher as well, and would definitely consider a job where I have to do some teaching but get to do some research as well, hopefully in exchange for promotions and reduced administrative duties. I am a compatibilist about free will, I believe all people are the same, and I think we should get all different kinds of people into philosophy. I am also single and a non-smoker. When I next go for a job, I will be sure to update my CV and put up a webpage. And I'm a women! on The Pilos	Anonymous	on 19/09/15
	Question: where is the real Big Red? (Only the Pilos would ask such a question! Only the Pilos.) on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Anonymous	on 17/09/15
	Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho - check out the new Pilos song on the post above though! AWESOME! on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: ho w do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Anonymous	on 17/09/15
	Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Tristan Haze	on 17/09/15
	Ho ho ho I am the Big Red Boy what is the deal here Tristan? Is this your blog? on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Anonymous	on 17/09/15
	Hi Big Red!!!!! on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Tristan Haze	on 15/09/15
	Cool. Hi Tristan! on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Big Red Boy	on 15/09/15
	With a dramatic performance of his own, Mike Van got a few things going for the dinner table and my dad on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Tristan Haze	on 15/09/15
	Yes. Conferences are annoying. on The Pilos in response to I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, , byAnonymous.	Big Red Boy	on 14/09/15
	I want here to raise a number of what I consider to be serious issues in the profession: (1) Adjunct teaching: how much of it should we have, and is it good? Also, why are we in this situation? (2) Publication metrics: how do they work, and what are we going to do about it? I would like to know. (3) Sexism: no one likes it, why don't you stop? Seriously though this is a huge problem. (4) Bias: three out of four people think they can judge their futures accurately: they are wrong. Let's work on bias and then we will be better teachers and researchers. (5) Conferences: too little, too early. No conferences please. I had three kids before I started grad school, and now I tell them all to study philosophy if and only if they want to! I know my spouse thinks this is a bit weird, but I'm always like that with them and really they think it's fun. My teaching load is incredible, and I'm juggling two appointments while publishing in some of the best journals academia has to offer. Honestly, on The Pilos9 replies.	Anonymous	on 13/09/15
	I think he considers and formulates arguments, and most importantly takes time to think of new approaches in philosophy. It's so valuable for a phillosopher to take that extra time, and Chalmers has always been very encouraging to other researchers, incliding students. But if I had to say one thing about his philossophy I disagree with, it would be this: you cannot imagine zombies, so how could conciousness have any ontological relation to that? These are different categories. That always seemed so obvious to me! Maybe *I* should write a book. on The Pilos in response to Does anyone ever wonder what happens to Timothy Williamson when he goes on holiday? I've heard he goes to the beach, does some research, and keeps in touch with students while also entertaining family and friends. I would like to find a similar way of balancing all these things with being at the forefront of my profession, and I believe it will happen for me in the next five years. The only think which gives me doubts is that I haven't yet published in any of (what I consider to be) the top five or six journals. It's only a matter of time, but I think my research is getting fairly good these days. My students are also very happy with me! Obviously, this may not last but at least it's not all bleak, right?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 13/09/15
	I often wonder what David Chalmers does on holiday, myself. on The Pilos in response to Does anyone ever wonder what happens to Timothy  Williamson when he goes on holiday? I've heard he goes to the beach, does some research, and keeps in touch with students while also entertaining family and friends. I would like to find a similar way of balancing all these things with being at the forefront of my profession, and I believe it will happen for me in the next five years. The only think which gives me doubts is that I haven't yet published in any of (what I consider to be) the top five or six journals. It's only a matter of time, but I think my research is getting fairly good these days. My students are also very happy with me! Obviously, this may not last but at least it's not all bleak, right?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 10/09/15
	Yes, I understand that you're happy with your interview but you have to realize that there are several hurdles ahead of you. You will have to sit through endless meetings, grade papers, probably move, have lots of paperwork to do, probably be stressed out half the time, and then what? You are a ticking time bomb, and I think you need to get some perspective.Just my two cents. on The Pilos in response to I just had a Skype interview! Fingers crossed! I have five publications on bioethics and play the lute in my spare time., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 10/09/15
	Does anyone ever wonder what happens to Timothy Williamson when he goes on holiday? I've heard he goes to the beach, does some research, and keeps in touch with students while also entertaining family and friends. I would like to find a similar way of balancing all these things with being at the forefront of my profession, and I believe it will happen for me in the next five years. The only think which gives me doubts is that I haven't yet published in any of (what I consider to be) the top five or six journals. It's only a matter of time, but I think my research is getting fairly good these days. My students are also very happy with me! Obviously, this may not last but at least it's not all bleak, right? on The Pilos2 replies.	Anonymous	on 10/09/15
	I love academia, and I love philosophy. Just looking at philosophy books makes me think 'Wow, I love this subject;, If I'm honest, when I started studying philosophy in 2002 I had the idea that it was a load of rubbish, for stupid "smart" people whose minds had, in a sense, failed them. I know what made me think that, and I'm still aware of that now, but the scales have shifted for me and I have fallen down the rabbit hole! When you study a subject half your life, you begin to learn what it's like to love and to hate it. on The Pilos in response to I just had a Skype interview! Fingers crossed! I have five publications on bioethics and play the lute in my spare time., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 07/09/15
	Reminds me of the time I had a departmental seminar and all my mentors came to audit me! Was like a deer in the headlights. I think that if we perform well at conferences, publish in top venues, and check our egos at the door, there's no reason why we couldn't all wind up with tenure at good research institutions. Yes, the job market is terrible. Yes, philosophy is useless. Yes, there's no point in doing it. Yes, outreach is a waste of time. But if we band together and do some great research and teaching then that's what counts! I got a letter from the editor of Mind years ago saying this (in different words). on The Pilos in response to I just had a Skype interview! Fingers crossed! I have five publications on bioethics and play the lute in my spare time., by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 06/09/15
	I just had a Skype interview! Fingers crossed! I have five publications on bioethics and play the lute in my spare time. on The Pilos3 replies.	Anonymous	on 06/09/15
	Laughing laughing laughing! That's so good, look how far we've come! xo on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 03/09/15
	Lol: Red. on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Big Boy	on 02/09/15
	TO be honest big boy it is because you were so rude to me to begin with and this was a way for me to defend myself in the present climate. I appreciate your concerns and will conduct a session with my mentors and students where we work through the relevant claims. Thanks so much for pushing me on this issue; you truly are a nice big red boy. on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 02/09/15
	Lies, lies! Why do you call me 'big boy'? on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 01/09/15
	Big Boy how could you. I am so angry I can barely type, and all my thoughts are swimming and racing. I wrote those pieces, and I wrote those pieces, essays really, with great care. The ideas in them were developed in the years following my dissertation and then honed at conferences in Toronto, New York, Canberra and Tel Aviv. My work in this area has been recognized by scholars the world over, and I am due to receive the Schock Prize in 2019. I have only to mention three more things before my case is complete: (j) I started learning about Husserl when I was still in high school, and by the time I was 22 I had published four articles about phenomenology. (ii) When my teachers told me not to do phenomenology but logic instead, I cried and stopped eating until they gave me another chance, and - last but not least - (iii) when I started this blog, I had consultations with leading phenomenologists about the best way of tracking phenomenal experience, and we settled on a hybrid method on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 01/09/15
	Having pieces in the Phenomenology Reader. on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 31/08/15
	What do you think I am lying about? And is this Big Boy? (Just browsing the SEP. Cool stuff!) on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 31/08/15
	Stop lying. :( on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 31/08/15
	I totally agree! Really glad you're also pumped about the Reader. I've got four or five pieces in it myself - I can't remember. I think that if we realized that philosophy is for everyone, not just smart philosophers, we could get a lot of new voices, especially in phenomenology, and really enrich the profession. If that means watching Black Swan, then let's do it! I'll get the choc-tops!!! Just kidding but you know what I'm getting at (I assume). In grad school my professors got as far as 'Inclusiveness, good, elitism, bad', but failed to appreciate the radical restructuring of philosophy that this would entail. I think it is our job to carry this through in a way that is not only appealing, but fun. onPhilosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 30/08/15
	Yeah, that Phenomenology Reader looks cool. Well, if you like statistics, are a big name, and want to bring philosophy to the people, Black Swan is a pretty good example of a good idea grounded in the history of philosophy, presented in a way that the people care about. on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 29/08/15
	Oh cool, yeah I think statistical methods stand to make big inroads in philosophy, particularly philosophy of language and metaphysics. It's one thing to sit in the armchair theorizing, but we've also gotta know what the people really want and like to say. If we could do a tie-in with the movie it'd be even better. Regarding money, I don't have a lot, and I have no way of getting any to you, so no BB you cannot borrow some money. Really excited about the new phenomenology reader from Oxford University Press! I can't wait till the paperback comes out. Then I'll buy it!!!! :-) on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue one. Has anyone else had this experience?, by Anonymous.	Anonymous	on 29/08/15
	Also, can I borrow some money? on Philosophy Metablog in response to So they say that sexism in the profession is one of our leading problems, well how about elitism? I think I can point to a few people here.... I only bring this up in order to test the hypothesis that if we act collectively, we as a profession can become more democratic and give everyone a chance to work at the top 100 departments, if they see fit. I know that when my wife saw me come home after yet another round at the APA smoker, with lines on my face, she erupted into incivility and said '(name redacted)! We have to get jobs so that we can start a family!'. When this happened I knew I had to think seriously about my future in academia, or if I even want to pursue