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Monday, May 20, 2024

Judy Whipps

 When I discovered American philosophy, it felt like I had found an intellectual home, a place to stand. It was the only philosophy that made sense in the context of living. The fields I work in, pragmatism and feminism, embrace an experimental and experiential approach to addressing social problems. This approach gave me a pathway to think with others about social issues. I look for people who have wisdom about life and who care about our shared communities. I find that in some American philosophers, both past and present. I loved teaching American philosophy... 

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