A guide to field philosophy: case studies and practical strategies

Philosophers increasingly engage in practical work with other disciplines and the world at large. This volume draws together the lessons learned from this work--including philosophers' contributions to scientific research projects, consultations on matters of policy, and expertise provided to government agencies and non-profits--on how to effectively practice philosophy. Its 22 case studies are organized into five sections: I Collaboration and Communication II Policymaking and the Public Sphere III Fieldwork in the Academy IV Fieldwork in the Professions V Changing Philosophical Practice Together, these essays provide a practical, how-to guide for doing philosophy in the field--how to find problems that can benefit from philosophical contributions, effectively collaborate with other professionals and community members, make fieldwork a positive part of a philosophical career, and anticipate and negotiate the sorts of unanticipated problems that crop up in direct public engagement. Key features: Gives specific advice on how to integrate philosophy with outside groups. Offers examples from working with the public and private sectors, community organizations, and academic groups. Provides lessons learned, often summarized at the end of chapters, for how to practice philosophy in the field.

1. Digging, Sowing, Building: Philosophy as Activity Evelyn Brister and Robert Frodeman Part I: Collaboration and Communication 2. Embedding Ethics in Neural Engineering: An Integrated Transdisciplinary Collaboration Sara Goering and Eran Klein 3. Lab Report: Lessons from a Multi-Year Collaboration between Nanoscience and Philosophy of Science Julia R.S. Bursten 4. Philosophical Dialogue as Field Philosophy Michael O'Rourke, Stephanie E. Vasko, Chet McLeskey, and Marisa A. Rinkus 5. Ethics Lab: Harnessing Design Methodologies for Translational Ethics Margaret Little, Elizabeth Edenberg, Sydney Luken, and Jonathan Healey Part II: Policymaking and the Public Sphere 6. Learning to Collaborate in Development Policy Ryan Muldoon 7. Philosophy in the IPCC John Broome 8. Philosophy and Science Policy: A Report from the Field J. Britt Holbrook 9. Philosophical Boundary Work for Wildlife Conservation: The Case of the Oostvaardersplassen Jozef Keulartz 10. Values-Informed Decision Support: The Place of Philosophy Nancy Tuana Part III: Fieldwork in the Academy 11. University Leadership as Philosophical Fieldwork Daniel Little 12. We Are Always Already Engaged: Epistemological Fieldwork in th…