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Philosophy Dumped
(Cross-posted at Become What You Behold)
Our administration at the University of Florida has decided that, to offset mounting budget cuts, they should eliminate the doctoral program in Philosophy. I see this as a dark day for my University and for the state of Philosophy in American Higher Education. Our president, Bernie Machen, remains one of the highest paid officials in public education.
Read the story here:
http://leiterreports.typepad
Sign a petition protesting this measure here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com
By Roger Whitson | May 7, 2008 | Permalink
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Off topic: this is neither a criticism nor a rebuke but it's a shame LS is basically off the rails these days... just in terms of regular posting. A group weblog with a new post - however minimal - roughly every three weeks? Shut the fucker down.
Posted by: SAD | May 13, 2008 10:48:26 PM
at this present juncture, only a , JFK sort of inspired political praxis might avail .....
Posted by: Shenandoah | May 15, 2008 10:12:27 AM
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