Philosophy
in the Wild
environmental philosophy
in outdoor environments
About
Philosophy is usually conducted within four walls: in lecture halls, offices, cafes, or homes; it is usually done with constant access to digital resources and digital distractions. Could this way of doing philosophy be impacting what kind of philosophy is being done, or what kind of philosophical engagement is possible?
We think that taking philosophy outside of its usual fluorescent, wired context opens up new ways of theorizing our relation to the world, as well as creates new ways of engaging with philosophy. Thus, Philosophy in the Wild hosts outdoor and technology-free conferences and workshops. Our goal is to foster a more engaged mode of doing philosophy. ​​
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We founded Philosophy in the Wild in 2020, and we've been philoso-camping ever since!
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PPJ Collection
We are happy to share that the Public Philosophy Journal has released the Philosophy in the Wild article collection! Please enjoy and share!
This collection of articles features works presented at our conferences, as well as an introduction written by the PhilWild team.
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Current Organizers
Maja is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University. She works on the history and philosophy of science, metaphysics, and philosophy of medicine, with a focus on pregnancy.
Zachary Agoff
Zachary is a lecturer at the University of California, Davis, and Yuba College. He works primarily on early modern metaphysics, ethics, and, in particular, their intersection.
Mike is an assistant professor at SUNY Oswego. He works in political philosophy, metaethics, and ethics, with a focus on global justice.
Arthur is a postodctoral research fellow in the Climate Systems Engineering initiative at the University of Chicago. His research lies at the intersection of traditional environmental philosophy and the ethics of the climate crisis.