Why are professional philosophers today still overwhelmingly male? Despite its place in the humanities, the career prospects and numbers of women in philosophy much more closely resemble those found in the physical sciences and engineering. This workshop explores why and offers discussion and concrete reflections on the way in which philosophy needs to change, in order to accommodate and benefit from the important contribution women’s full participation makes to the discipline.

Ahead of the publication in October of Women in Philosophy, What Needs to Change? speakers will draw on papers from the book for discussion by a broad range of respondents.

Flyer attached below contains full program including respondents.

Speakers include;

Keynote address:

• Professor Helen Beebee: Samuel Hall Professor of Philosophy, University of Manchester

Paper presentations:

• Dr Cathy Legg: Senior Lecturer, Philosophy Programme, School of Social Sciences, University of Waikiko
• Dr Fiona Jenkins: Senior Lecturer, School of Philosophy RSSS, ANU and Convenor, ANU Gender Institute
• Dr Katrina Hutchison: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Deprartment of Philosophy, Macquarie University
• Dr Justine McGill: Lecturer, School of History and Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Why are professional philosophers today still overwhelmingly male? Despite its place in the humanities, the career prospects and numbers of women in philosophy much more closely resemble those found in the physical sciences and engineering. This workshop explores why and offers discussion and concrete reflections on the way in which philosophy needs to change, in order to accommodate and benefit from the important contribution women’s full participation makes to the discipline.

All welcome.

It is anticipated that participants will read the discussion papers prior to the workshop. These will be circulated by email to everyone whose registration is received by 9 September.

Registration is free - RSVP by 11 September for catering purposes.

Enquiries: Susan Pennings 6125 0395 or Fiona Jenkins 6125 2727