The Philosophers' Cocoon
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Owned & Moderated by Marcus Arvan (University of Tampa)
Contact: marvan@ut.edu
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recent posts
- Withdrawing a manuscript because of typos and structural issues?
- Completing a US PhD within 4 years?
- Putting lighthearted accomplishments on one’s “author CV” for book proposals?
- The status of the journal “Dialectica”?
- Changing 3rd personal self-citations to 1st person when editing proofs for publication?
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Category: Coping with COVID-19
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This June I went to my first in-person conference in over two years. It was in UMSL, which is in the town I'm currently based in (St Louis), so it was an easy transition. And it was lovely–exhausting but lovely. I also have a couple of more events lined up this fall. After a hiatus…
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In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks: What are the current norms about COVID and travel reimbursement? For example, suppose one gets invited for an in-person talk and the host promises to pay. But due to COVID, the trip had to be cancelled, the talk had to be given online,…
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In our job-market discussion thread, a reader writes: I have a question for any search committee members who may see this and are willing to offer any intel (anonymously or otherwise): Is the current COVID-19 surge impacting (delaying or changing) your committee’s hiring timeline or the decision to have fly-outs versus online teaching demonstrations/job talks?…
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In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, a job candidate writes: I've attended two first-round interviews so far, and both said the final round will be physical flyouts. I understand that this is the pre-pandemic norm in the US. I will do my best to fly into the US if I happen to…