"Last year, during the Central APA, I was teaching at an institution that no longer had a philosophy major. In my Modern Philosophy class we had the unique opportunity to join a public session at the APA. None of these students could be philosophy majors at this institution even if they wanted. Yet, thanks to the 2+1 program, they could participate in the ISEE public panel on Indigenous Environmental Ethics."
"And the students did enjoy it. When the panel opened up to questions, I asked the room if anyone had a question. A very philosophically engaged student did not disappoint. He took the stage and asked a question to the panel. As he introduced himself, the classroom cheered. After the question was asked and answered, microphone muted, the class cheered again. "Represent!" There was palpable pride and enthusiasm."
"There are lots of reasons for pessimism and concern around the humanities and philosophy today. What will students do with a philosophy degree? How can we communicate the value of a liberal arts education to the general public? How can we demonstrate our value to skeptical administrators? There are also plenty of reasons that online conferences and events do not work for everyone. Why spend money on something where you must"
A Modern Philosophy class at an institution without a philosophy major joined a public APA session via a 2+1 program and attended an ISEE panel on Indigenous Environmental Ethics. Students observed professional philosophers, connected the panel to course material, and actively participated by asking questions. The classroom responded with enthusiasm and pride when a student spoke on stage. Broader concerns persist about humanities value, career outcomes, and administrative skepticism. Online conferences can increase accessibility and inclusion for students lacking local programs, though online formats also present limitations and cost questions.
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