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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Core Organizers
Maja is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University. She works on the history and philosophy of science, metaphysics, biomedical ethics, and related areas.
Linde is a PhD candidate at the University of Antwerp. Her research focuses on the philosophical, ethical and cultural dimensions of rewilding, with a particular emphasis on the Scottish context.
Mike is an assistant professor at SUNY Oswego. He works in political philosophy, metaethics, and ethics, with a focus on global justice.
Asil is an assistant professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Their work focuses on normative and applied ethics and the philosophy of race.
Arthur is a postdoctoral 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.
Collaborating Organizers
Past Organizer
Zachary teaches at Stanford Online High School and a number of California community colleges. He works primarily on the history of early modern philosophy, specializing in Teresa of Avila and Descartes.