The AAPT

The American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT) is dedicated to the advancement of the art of teaching philosophy.

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Here is the Link: https://t.co/9TDKDv20Q7

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AAPT member Nathan Eric Dickman recently wrote about Plato’s Cave (and The Legend of Zelda!) over at the Blog of the APA. (1/2)

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AAPT Early Career Symposium:
https://t.co/iazqvpaXYD (3/3)

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Grad students and early career philosophers, we have *two* programs for you at our 2026 Workshop-Conference. Take a look, and please consider applying. (1/3)

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Seminar on Teaching and Learning in Philosophy: https://t.co/wEoQfpfEgH (2/3)

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Our 2026 50th Anniversary Workshop-Conference has a press release from our great hosts at @EasternMichU:
https://t.co/O0sTWa4vcO

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The press release announcing all of the newly-awarded grants is available here: https://t.co/aIq81tiMu8

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Congratulations to AAPT members Sarah K Donovan, Jane Drexler, Alexandra Bradner, and Russell Marcus for receiving an APA Grant to kick-start a campaign to teach the public about what philosophers do.

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Here's a link to the #APAEastern26 Teaching Hub schedule: https://t.co/QBDqg5zMNp

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Happy New Year, and best wishes to everyone who started new semesters this week! If you'll be in Baltimore for the APA Eastern, we hope to see you at the Teaching Hub on Thursday or Friday. (1/2)

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Congratulations to UT-RGV's Alex Stehn for receiving the 2025 David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching!

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Today we are pleased to announce the winners of 22 APA prizes. Congratulations to all! https://t.co/EGatnpA1fx

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The Teaching Showcase application deadline has been extended to December 30th--you've got time to finish out your fall semester before putting together your proposal.🤓

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The 2026 AAPT Workshop-Conference will include a showcase session simulating a classroom, with the presenter in the role of teacher and attendees as students. Proposals to lead the showcase session are open through November 30th. (1/2)

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Here's a link to her post: https://t.co/41c0JEZK0z (2/2)

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Whether inspired by Baldur's Gate 3 or philosophy graduate Brennan Lee Mulligan et al, role-playing games are more popular than ever. At @apa_blog, AAPT member Cat Saint-Croix shares the syllabus & recounts her experiences with her new course, Tabletop Philosophy. (1/2)

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AAPT President Renée Smith recently wrote a guest-post introducing Daily Nous readers to the AAPT's activities. Take a look--even current members may learn something about what others in the organization are doing as we head into our 50th anniversary year.

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Learn a little about the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, which is approaching its 50th anniversary… https://t.co/8KgCaL0Qzk

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The Teaching Showcase Call for Proposals is available here: https://t.co/BNiOb7ZXfM (2/2)

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The 2026 AAPT Workshop-Conference will include a showcase session simulating a classroom, with the presenter in the role of teacher and attendees as students. Proposals to lead the showcase session are open through November 30th. (1/2)

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Dr. Taylor Swift canonically knows Aristotle, but AAPT member Melissa Jacquart and her students have identified all sorts of ways that "The Life of a Showgirl" can help us examine our own lives--and thereby, make them more worth living.

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Swiftie in school: Local university offers unique course dedicated to Taylor Swift
https://t.co/Q4vGu3cwo2

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Details: https://t.co/adPQj9vDNL (2/2)

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CFP: The AAPT invites proposals for the 2026 Workshop-Conference on Teaching Philosophy (July 22-26, 2026 at Eastern Michigan University). Join us to share your pedagogical ideas, and to celebrate 50 years of the AAPT! (1/2)