The Society for Applied Philosophy is a
philosophical
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organization
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founded in 1982 by
Brenda Almond. The purpose of the organization is promoting study and research in philosophy in areas with real-world applications, and work that is intended to make a constructive contribution to problems in these areas. To these ends, the society sponsors workshops, conferences, and lectures. The
Journal of Applied Philosophy
The ''Journal of Applied Philosophy'' is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society for Applied Philosophy and edited by Elizabeth Brake (Rice University). It covers a broad spectrum of issues in all a ...
is published by
Blackwell Blackwell may refer to:
Places
;Canada
* Blackwell, Ontario
;United Kingdom
* Blackwell, County Durham, England
* Blackwell, Carlisle, Cumbria, England
* Blackwell (historic house), South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
* Blackwell, Bolsover, Alfre ...
on behalf of the society.
In 2017, the president of the society was
Onora O'Neill
Onora Sylvia O'Neill, Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve (born 23 August 1941) is a British philosopher and a crossbench member of the House of Lords.
Early life and education
Onora Sylvia O'Neill was born on 23 August 1941 in Aughafatten. The dau ...
.
References
External links
SAP website
Applied philosophy
Philosophical societies in the United Kingdom
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