A Companion to Public Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

The first anthology devoted to the theory and practice of all forms of public philosophy A Companion to Public Philosophy brings together in a single volume the diverse practices, modalities, and perspectives of this rapidly growing field. Forty-two chapters written by established practitioners and newer voices alike consider questions ranging from the definition of public philosophy to the value of public philosophy to both society and philosophy itself. Throughout the book, philosophers offer insights into the different publics they have engaged, the topics they have explored, the methods they have used and the lessons they have learned from these engagements. The Companion explores important philosophical issues concerning the practice of philosophy in the public sphere, how public philosophy relates to advocacy, philosophical collaborations with political activists, locations where public philosophy can be done, and more. Many essays highlight underserved topics such as effective altruism, fat activism, trans activism, indigenous traditions, and Africana philosophy, while other essays set the stage for rigorous debates about the boundaries of public philosophy and its value as a legitimate way to do philosophy. * Discusses the range of approaches that professional philosophers can use to engage with non-academic audiences * Explores the history and impact of public philosophy from the time of Socrates to the modern era * Highlights the work of public philosophers concerning issues of equity, social justice, environmentalism, and medical ethics * Covers the modalities used by contemporary public philosophers, including film and television, podcasting, internet memes, and community-engaged teaching * Includes essays by those who bring philosophy to corporations, government policy, consulting, American prisons, and activist groups across the political spectrum A Companion to Public Philosophy is essential reading for philosophers from all walks of life who are invested in and curious about the ways that philosophy can impact the public and how the public can impact philosophy. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate courses on the theory and practice of public philosophy as well as broader courses on philosophy, normative ethics, and comparative and world philosophy.

Contributors Foreword Jason Stanley Part I Public Philosophy and Its Problems 1. What Is Public Philosophy? Lee McIntyre 2. The Professionalization of Philosophy: From Athens to the APA and Beyond Adam Briggle 3. Rekindling Public Philosophy Tom Morris 4. The Case Against Public Philosophy Jack Weinstein 5. The Value of Public Philosophy Evelyn Brister Part II Locations and Impacts 6. Feminist Bioethics as Public Practice Yolonda Wilson 7. Disability, Bioethics, and the Duty to Do Public Philosophy During a Global Pandemic Joseph Stramondo 8. Philosophy in Public Life in the Latin American and Latinx Traditions: Mexico and Argentina Sergio A. Gallegos-Ordorica 9. Africana Public Philosophy and Its Critique of Anti-Black Propaganda Dalitso Ruwe 10. Earth - A Place for Indigenous Solutions Daniel R. Wildcat 11. Public Reasoning about the Good Life Massimo Pigliucci 12. Public Philosophy, Sustainability, and Environmental Problems Zachary Piso 13. Philosophy of Protest and Epistemic Activism José Medina 14. Public Philosophy and Deliberative Practices Noëlle McAfee 15. Peace Literacy, Public Philosophy, and Peace Activism Christian Matheis and Sharyn Clough 16. Public Philosophy and Fat Activism Lacey Davidson and Melissa Gruver 17. Public Philosophy in Effective Altruism Brian Berkey 18. Public Philosophy and Food: Foodies, Ethics, and Activism Shanti Chu 19. Public Philosophy and Trans Activism Veronica Ivy and B. R. George Part III Modalities 20. Popular Ethics in The Good Place and Beyond Todd May 21. Welcome to Voice Land: Public Philosophy on the Radio Anthony Cashio 22. Public Philosophy Through Film Steven Schoonover 23. Say What? Talking Philosophy with the Public Ruth Chang 24. Public Philosophy and Popular Culture William Irwin 25. Public Philosophy Through Narrative Barry Lam 26. Philosophy Podcasting Peter Adamson 27. Philosophical Spaces Ian Olasov 28. Philosophy in Nature as a Kind of Public Philosophy Andrea Christelle 29. Philosophical Counseling Lou Marinoff 30. The Transformative Power of Community Engaged Teaching A. Todd Franklin 31. Philosophy Through Memes Simon Evnine Part IV Collaborators 32. Philosophy for Children Jana Mohr Lone 33. Public Philosophy in Prisons Michael Ray 34. Philosophical Collaborations with Activists Andrea Pitts 35. Getting Close: Philosophers Engage with Government and NGOS Anita L. Allen 36. Healthcare Ethics Consultation as Public Philosophy Lisa Fuller and Mark Christopher Navin 37. Ethics Consulting In Industry Michael Brent and Reid Blackman 38. Interactions Between Professionalized and Non-Professionalized Philosophers John Altmann and Bryan W. Van Norden Part V Looking Forward 39. Troubling the "Public" in and through Philosophy George Yancy 40. Esse est Percipi: Public Relations for Philosophers Patrick Lin 41. Institutional Challenges to Public Philosophy Michael D. Burroughs 42. The Future of Public Philosophy Nancy Arden McHugh Index