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Welcome to the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy (SAAP). SAAP exists to advance American philosophy by promoting interest and research in its history, encouraging original and creative work in its spirit, and providing forums for the exchange of information and ideas.
This site includes information about SAAP's history, current activities, and requirements for membership. Explore the above menu to see what SAAP has to offer. New members from all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.
Engage!
The SAAP 2010 Conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 11-13, 2010. Join us!
The program is here.
Registration for the conference is here.
Reservations for the Omni Charlotte Hotel at the special SAAP rate of $109 per night (prior to 18 February) can be made online here. Or call 1-800-The-Omni and ask for rooms for the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy at the Omni Charlotte Hotel. Note that $75 early registration rate is good only through 18 February.
Questions regarding registration should be directed to the Local Host, Mark Sanders msander2@uncc.edu. Questions regarding the program should be directed to SAAP Secretary Michael Eldridge mleldrid@uncc.edu.
Watch...
from Philip McReynold's film, American Philosopher
Listen...
... to one of philosophy's most preeminent scholars, John J. McDermott, discuss what is is perhaps America's most distinctive contribution to philosophy: pragmatism. Click here. (Streaming audio, 54 minutes.)
Connect...
...to graduate programs in philosophy with opportunities for coursework and degrees on American philosophy. See our resources page, here.