First-Generation Philosophers Website
23 April 2024
We are delighted to announce °×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff and students have helped to create a website for first-generation academics in philosophy.
and are delighted to announce the launch of the platform. This platform is dedicated to increasing the visibility of first-generation academics in philosophy—philosophers from non-academic family backgrounds—and aims to provide a space for their experiences, perspectives and ideas.Ìý
The initiative seeks to promote a more comprehensive approach to diversity and inclusion in philosophy by exploring the intersections of class with race & gender. To this end, the website will feature personal reflections and scholarly contributions that explore how family background influences philosophical careers, as well as the obstacles encountered by, and the benefits of including first-generation academics.
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Whether you're a graduate student, an academic, or someone who has ventured beyond academia after your studies, we'd love to hear from you. We also offer the option to publish anonymously to ensure a diversity of perspectives. If you are a first-generation philosopher and would like to share your story, please consider submitting a contribution.
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We are grateful to the Research England, Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) for supporting this initiative this year.