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Philosophy news, articles, and videos are available from a variety of sources, including academic journals, newspapers, websites, and video streaming services. Academic journals and newspapers often publish philosophical articles and opinion pieces on current events and issues. Websites such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Economist have regularly updated sections dedicated to philosophical topics. Additionally, streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have documentaries, interviews, and movies related to philosophical topics.
Survey: Student confidence in career prep, future success
In the career readiness portion of Inside Higher Ed’s annual Student Voice survey, most students say they’re stressed when thinking about preparing for life after college—but most also express confidence in their future success. Students are “meh” on career centers but enthusiastic about finding internships. Students Olivia Wing and Sam Semsel, both on track to graduate in May, are having two very different college experiences. Wing, 19, from New Hampshire, is studying early childhood education at NHTI-Concord’s Community College, via a mix of online and in-person courses. Semsel, 21, from New Jersey, is majoring in government and law and minoring in philosophy at Lafayette College, a private liberal arts institution in Pennsylvania. She’s also studying exclusively in person.
BU suspends admissions to humanities, other Ph.D. programs
The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology. On Reddit late last week, a prospective Boston University philosophy Ph.D. student posted a screenshot of an email and expressed confusion.
Review of Byung-Chul Han's "Vita Contemplativa" (opinion)
Scott McLemee reviews Byung-Chul Han’s Vita Contemplativa: In Praise of Inactivity. Born in South Korea, Byung-Chul Han has taught and written about philosophy at German universities. Over the past decade, his books have been appearing in English translation at an accelerating clip.
Hechinger Report: Rural Students Lose Options, as Universities Cut Majors | Diane Ravitch's blog
A team of reporters at The Hechinger Report describe the damages of budget cuts at rural universities. The universities respond to declining enrollments and declining revenues by eliminating majors; students who want those majors are left in the lurch. Chemistry, science, math, foreign languages, philosophy, physics---Almost everything is on the chopping block somewhere. The Hechinger…
The True Story of Occupied France's Romeo and Juliet - an Editorial Review of "Love & Betrayal in the City of Light"
Book Blurb:1992. Josephine has many regrets. Despite having a family and forging a new life in post-war America, Josephine is haunted by her past while living in German occupied France during World War Two. She harbors a dark family secret that she can no longer keep inside.1941. Jean Janvier is a philosophy student, etching out a meager life with dreams of being an accomplished poet. He surrounds himself with close friends and philosophical discussions at Café de Flore. His closest confidante i