ABSTRACT
Philosophers increasingly engage in practical work with other disciplines and the world at large. This volume draws together the lessons learned from this work—including philosophers’ contributions to scientific research projects, consultations on matters of policy, and expertise provided to government agencies and non-profits—on how to effectively practice philosophy. Its 22 case studies are organized into five sections:
I Collaboration and Communication
II Policymaking and the Public Sphere
III Fieldwork in the Academy
IV Fieldwork in the Professions
V Changing Philosophical Practice
Together, these essays provide a practical, how-to guide for doing philosophy in the field—how to find problems that can benefit from philosophical contributions, effectively collaborate with other professionals and community members, make fieldwork a positive part of a philosophical career, and anticipate and negotiate the sorts of unanticipated problems that crop up in direct public engagement.
Key features:
- Gives specific advice on how to integrate philosophy with outside groups.
- Offers examples from working with the public and private sectors, community organizations, and academic groups.
- Provides lessons learned, often summarized at the end of chapters, for how to practice philosophy in the field.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|65 pages
Collaboration and Communication
chapter 2|18 pages
Embedding Ethics in Neural Engineering
chapter 3|13 pages
Lab Report
part II|79 pages
Policymaking and the Public Sphere
chapter 9|16 pages
Philosophical Boundary Work for Wildlife Conservation
part III|79 pages
Fieldwork in the Academy
chapter 12|15 pages
We Are Always Already Engaged
chapter 15|18 pages
Ecotourism with a Hand-Lens
part IV|57 pages
Fieldwork in the Professions
part V|70 pages
Changing Philosophical Practice