Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
The Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP) is a philosophical society whose initial purpose was to promote the study of phenomenology and existentialism but has since expanded to a wide array of contemporary philosophical pursuits, including critical theory, feminist philosophy, poststructuralism, critical race theory, and, increasingly non-Eurocentric philosophies.[1] SPEP was created in 1962 by American philosophers who were interested in Continental philosophy and were dissatisfied with the analytic dominance of the American Philosophical Association.[2] It has since emerged as the second most important philosophical society in the United States. Amy Allen and Brian Schroeder are the current Co-Executive Directors of SPEP.[3] [4]
History
SPEP's first meeting was at Northwestern University in 1962, during which "a handful or two of phenomenologists, existentialists, and iconoclasts gathered."[1] Now with a membership of over 2,500, SPEP has grown to be one of the largest philosophical societies in North America.[1][5]
References
- 1 2 3 Willett, Cynthia; Anthony Steinbock; Lauren Guilmette (2012). ""Introduction"". Journal of Speculative Philosophy. 26 (2): 79-81.
- ↑ Gutting, Gary (2012-02-19). "Bridging the Analytic–Continental Divide". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
- ↑ "SPEP officers". Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ↑ DesAutels, Peggy. "Amy Allen: November 2013". Highlighted Philosophers. American Philosophical Association. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "SPEP About". Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy. Retrieved February 22, 2014.