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.ĭiscusses the range of approaches that professional philosophers can use to engage with non-academic audiencesĮxplores the history and impact of public philosophy from the time of Socrates to the modern era 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. 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. 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. The first anthology devoted to the theory and practice of all forms of public philosophyĪ Companion to Public Philosophy brings together in a single volume the diverse practices, modalities, and perspectives of this rapidly growing field.
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