We accept submissions!
Critical discussion depends on participation, and meaningful conversations about equity and access in philosophy require a diversity of voices.
Contribute to the conversation by submitting a piece to First-Gen Philosophers. Whether you are a first-generation philosopher sharing your own experiences or wish to reflect more broadly on questions of class, access, and inclusion within the discipline, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We welcome two broad kinds of submission:
(A) Personal reflective essays by first-generation philosophers
We invite short reflective essays by first-generation philosophers on the role their background has played in their philosophical and academic lives. We are particularly interested in contributions that explore the relationship between first-generation status and philosophical work or professional life within the discipline. How, if at all, has your background shaped your experience of research, teaching, publishing, professional participation, or career development? Has being a first-generation philosopher influenced your intellectual interests, methods, or philosophical outlook?
Open to first-generation (current, former, or retired) professional philosophers and philosophy graduate students.
(B) Critical studies and reflections on class, access, and equity in philosophy
We also welcome short essays, reflections, studies, and critical discussions on topics relating to first-generation philosophers and access to the profession more broadly. These might address questions of class and social background, barriers to entry, educational and professional equity, inclusion within the discipline, or other issues affecting access to philosophy.
Open to all contributors with relevant expertise or experience, irrespective of whether they are first-generation or philosophers
We look forward to hearing your perspectives and experiences, and to fostering an ongoing conversation about equity, access, and inclusion in philosophy.