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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 1d

Fancy writing a review? We’ve got 'Epistemic Ecology' waiting. Elgin reconceives knowledge as a pluralistic, value-laden practice shaped by its environment. Send us an email at [email protected] to claim this title! #PhilSky #Knowledge

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 5d

'Disability Through the Lens of Justice' is available for review in an upcoming issue of PiR. Jessica Begon considers how disability can inform theories of justice, and vice versa. If you're interested, send us an email at [email protected]! #PhilSky #Disability #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 6d

Philosophy in Review has a new AI policy! Now live on our site → journals.uvic.ca/index.php/pi...

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 7d

Want to write for Philosophy in Review? Start with 'Mythocracy' by Yves Citton, a bold exploration of how stories shape our worlds. Email us at [email protected] to claim this title! #PhilSky #Storytelling #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 9d

Sara Louise Tonge reviews 'Trans Philosophy' in our August issue, offering a rigorous engagement with transness as philosophical method. Read the review here: buff.ly/toT2bUe #PhilSky #BookReview #TransPhilosophy

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 12d

Can moral theory help us make better choices? Luke J. Rapa reviews 'Deciding What’s Right' by Lewis Vaughn, a guide to ethical thinking that bridges theory and practice.
Explore the review: buff.ly/R7UBVec #MoralTheory #PhilSky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve added a new selection of forthcoming titles to our Titles for Review sheet. If one sparks your interest (or if there’s another you’ve been eyeing), send us a request at [email protected]! tinyurl.com/ybh7mpvd #BookReview #PhilSky #OpenAccess

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 14d

Trust is everywhere but do we really understand it? Curtis Holtzen reviews 'Trust: A Philosophical Study' by Thomas W. Simpson, unpacking the foundations of one of our most essential human experiences. Full review: buff.ly/f1HqIqR #Ethics #PhilSky #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve added a new selection of forthcoming titles to our Titles for Review sheet. If one sparks your interest (or if there’s another you’ve been eyeing), send us a request at [email protected]! tinyurl.com/ybh7mpvd #BookReview #PhilSky #OpenAccess

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 16d

Can aesthetics help us rethink our relationship with nature? Julia DeBoer reviews Alberto L. Siani’s 'Landscape Aesthetics: Toward an Engaged Ecology', a philosophical call to reconnect with the land through beauty, ethics, and ecological awareness. Read the review: buff.ly/XtwipUD #PhilSky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 19d

Can a 17th-century philosopher explain today’s secular world? Shalom Sadik reviews Jacques J. Rozenberg’s compelling study of #Spinoza’s lasting influence. Read more: buff.ly/CJ0nP7F #PhilSky #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 21d

What does Plato’s ancient myth reveal about today’s philosophical divides? Michael D. Bobo reviews 'Plato’s Battle Between the Gods and Giants', a provocative exploration of metaphysical conflict and its echoes in modern speculative philosophy. Read the review: buff.ly/a95Up9e #Plato #PhilSky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 23d

Émilie du Châtelet challenged the Enlightenment, and history nearly forgot her. Jon Templeman reviews Andrew Janiak’s 'The Enlightenment’s Most Dangerous Woman', a bold reexamination of philosophy’s hidden foundations. Read the review here: buff.ly/znhgfdx #EmilieDuChatelet #PhilSky #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 26d

Curious about 'Love Troubles: A Philosophy of Eros'? Geoffrey Gorham shares their insights. It's live and ready to read here: buff.ly/H086ter #PhilosophyOfLove #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · 28d

From our August issue: Robert Piercey offers a smart and engaging review of 'Seeing Double' by Raymond Geuss. You’ll find the review online along with the rest of the issue here: buff.ly/KwB8E1p #PhilosophyOfLife #CriticalTheory #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Sep 4

Curious about 'The Freedom of Words: Abstractness and the Power of Language'? Ilir Isufi shares their insights.The link’s right there. You know what to do. 👉 buff.ly/rAi9P01 #PhilSky #Language

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Sep 2

Benjamin Hill & Robert James Stainton dive into 'Meaning: A Very Short Introduction' in a fresh review for PiR. Don’t miss it—explore the full issue here: buff.ly/wxm23US #PhilSky #Meaning #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hello Adrian and Justin! Joel, our editor, is currently traveling, so there may be a delay in review responses, but we’ve received your request and he’ll be in touch when he can. Thanks for your patience! – Madison

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 29

It’s live — check out Dan Bessey’s review of 'The Attitude of Agnosticism'. Read the full review here in our August issue: buff.ly/OCr9DYg #PhilSky #BookReview

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 27

In case you missed it yesterday: our latest issue is live! ✨

Featuring twelve brand-new reviews that dive deep, spark thought, and offer fresh perspectives on the latest releases within #Philosophy.

Catch up now and see what’s making waves. ⬇️

Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

🆕 Philosophy in Review Vol. 45, No. 3 is now live!
Explore brand new reviews on language, love, freedom & thought.
Open access & endlessly thought-provoking.
👉 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/pi...
#philosophy #bookreviews #openaccess #philsky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

🆕 Philosophy in Review Vol. 45, No. 3 is now live!
Explore brand new reviews on language, love, freedom & thought.
Open access & endlessly thought-provoking.
👉 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/pi...
#philosophy #bookreviews #openaccess #philsky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hello out there! We’ll be out of office starting August 20. Back Monday, August 25. Until then, we’re wandering the void and confronting the absurd... standard editorial procedure. ✍️🖤

August issue will arrive after our return! 📚

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 12

There’s still time to submit your book review for PiR’s August issue—deadline is Friday, August 15 by end of day. ⌛ We’ll be here, waiting with anticipation, ready to read. 🤩
#PhilSky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Aug 12

There’s still time to submit your book review for PiR’s August issue—deadline is Friday, August 15 by end of day. ⌛ We’ll be here, waiting with anticipation, ready to read. 🤩
#PhilSky

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Philosophy in Review @philosophyinreview.bsky.social · Jul 4

Fancy writing a review? We've got 'Somebody Should Do Something' waiting. Interested? Email [email protected] to claim this title. #Philosophy #SocialPsychology

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