A group blog of scholars exploring Indian philosophy
From Andrew Nicholson: I have some exciting news to report: Arindam Chakrabarti of U Hawaii has accepted a position at Stony Brook as the inaugural Nirmal and Augustina Mattoo Chair of Classical Indic Humanities. His principal appointment will be in Continue reading Arindam Chakrabarti to SUNY Stony Brook
Friends, Elisa kindly asked me to note when Stephen and my Nyāyasūtra volume was available for purchase (and not just preorder). It is now. Thanks, Elisa. If anyone is interested, you can find it here: https://www.hackettpublishing.com/philosophy/the-nyaya-sutra Hackett has $4.00 examination copies Continue reading Nyāyasūtra translation is now available
A new special issue of the Journal of Indian Philosophy is dedicated to “Locating Philosophy in the Mahābhārata.” James L. Fitzgerald introduces the articles in a paper available online without institutional access. We’ve talked on the blog before (examples here Continue reading Special issue of the Journal of Indian Philosophy: Mahābhārata
For a lucky coincidence, two long term projects of mine reached completion almost at the same time. You can therefore read on the 2017 issue of the Journal of World Philosophies the (Open Access) papers on philosophy of language which Continue reading Open access papers on philosophy of language etc.
I recently received word that the University of California, Irvine will be hiring for a position in Jain Studies. Application materials are due September 22, 2017 for full consideration. Please see the details below. If you have questions about the Continue reading Position in Jain Studies
A student contacted me with the following query: I recently finished an MA in philosophy at the University of New mexico, USA. […] I’m writing you because it has been difficult to find a place where I can pursue the Continue reading Student’s query about PhD programs
The 9th International Indology Graduate Research Symposium (IIGRS) will be held at Ghent University (22-23.09.2017). The abstract submission date is approaching: 12th of June. Note that papers are welcomed in any topic concerning Indian civilization such as its literature, rituals, Continue reading CFP: IIGRS Ghent
Back in February I posted about a forthcoming newsletter on the work and legacy of B. K. Matilal. As the June 1 deadline for submissions is fast approaching, I thought I’d post a reminder. Here are the details from the original Continue reading Submissions for APA Newsletter Issue on Matilal due June 1
There’s a new resource for philosophy teachers called The Deviant Philosopher. The site is developed by a team from the University of Oklahoma, which includes Amy Olberding, Wayne Riggs, Kelly Epley, and Seth Robertson. From the site: The Deviant Philosopher is a Continue reading New Resource: The Deviant Philosopher
[From Monima Chadha] Australasian Philosophical Review (APR), Vol 2 Issue 1: Attention in Philosophy of Mind Curator: Monima Chadha Lead Author: Jonardon Ganeri, “Mental Time Travel and Attention” Invited commentaries from: John Taber, Dan Zahavi, and Susanna Siegel & Nicholas Silins. Continue reading Australasian Philosophical Review (APR), Vol 2 Issue 1: Attention in Philosophy of Mind