Announcements – The Indian Philosophy Blog

Conference on “Spiritual exercises, self-transformation and liberation in philosophy, theology and religion”

Posted on 17 May 2023 by elisa freschi — 1 Comment ↓

Pawel Odyniec, who is among the foremost experts on Vedānta and on K.C. Bhattacharya, organised a conference that looks extremely thought-provoking on May 22nd–24th. Please read more about the participants (among which Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, James Madaio, Jessica Frazier, Karl-Stephan Bouthilette…) Continue reading Conference on “Spiritual exercises, self-transformation and liberation in philosophy, theology and religion”→

Lecturer in Philosophy (including comparative philosophy engaging with more than one tradition)

Posted on 16 May 2023 by elisa freschi — No Comments ↓

Lancaster University is hiring a lecturer in philosophy (full time, indefinite position), to start on August the 1st 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is “open to all those working in all areas of Philosophy, though we Continue reading Lecturer in Philosophy (including comparative philosophy engaging with more than one tradition)→

Philosophy East and West looking for reviewers

Posted on 12 May 2023 by elisa freschi — No Comments ↓

Philosophy East and West needs reviewers for the books listed below. Interested reviewers should send a copy of their CV, a representative book review (or other piece of academic writing), and a short statement about their expertise on the book’s matter Continue reading Philosophy East and West looking for reviewers→

Digital Library Project, Bhaktivedanta Research Center (Kolkata)

Posted on 19 April 2023 by Ethan Mills — 1 Comment ↓

I recently received a note from Prof. Nirmalya Chakraborty (Rabindra Bharati University) about an exciting new digital library. It includes three categories: Navya-Nyāya Scholarship in Nabadwip, Philosophers of Modern India, and Twentieth Century Paṇḍitas of Kolkata. You can find the Continue reading Digital Library Project, Bhaktivedanta Research Center (Kolkata)→

New Article: “Pramāṇavāda and the Crisis of Skepticism in the Modern Public Sphere” by Amy Donahue

Posted on 13 February 2023 by Ethan Mills — 10 Comments ↓

Readers of the Indian Philosophy Blog may be interested to learn about a new article in the latest issue of the Journal of World Philosophies: “Pramāṇavāda and the Crisis of Skepticism in the Modern Public Sphere” by Amy Donahue (Kennesaw State University). Continue reading New Article: “Pramāṇavāda and the Crisis of Skepticism in the Modern Public Sphere” by Amy Donahue→

CfP: Conference on ineffability

Posted on 24 January 2023 by elisa freschi — No Comments ↓

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Deadline: 1 February 2023 We invite proposals for papers to be given at an online conference on varieties of ineffability in ancient philosophy (spanning ancient Chinese, Graeco-Roman and Indian thought), on 18th-21st September 2023. The conference is expected Continue reading CfP: Conference on ineffability→

Opening for a professor of “Indian Philosophy” at Oxford

Posted on 14 December 2022 by elisa freschi — No Comments ↓

The Faculty of Philosophy is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor (or Professor) in Indian Philosophy, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Lady Margaret Hall. This post is available from 1 September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. Continue reading Opening for a professor of “Indian Philosophy” at Oxford→

Are blogs back?

Posted on 27 November 2022 by Amod Lele — 3 Comments ↓

You’ve no doubt heard about the train wreck that is Twitter’s current state under Elon Musk. Even if you would prefer a Twitter with less content moderation, as Musk had said he wished to create, it’s hard to be optimistic Continue reading Are blogs back?→

Review a Book for Philosophy East & West!

Posted on 10 October 2022 by Ethan Mills — No Comments ↓

I recently heard from Malcolm Keating, South Asia Book Review Editor for Philosophy East & West. He said they have the following books available to review. The journal can’t always promise complimentary hard copies, but free e-copies are certain. Please Continue reading Review a Book for Philosophy East & West!→

Assistant Professor- Position in South Asian Religions at McGill

Posted on 11 September 2022 by elisa freschi — No Comments ↓

Assistant Professor- Position in South Asian Religions, School of Religious Studies The School of Religious Studies at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of South Asian Religions, with a focus on gender Continue reading Assistant Professor- Position in South Asian Religions at McGill→