We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of support for our department and program. It is truly humbling to read the names of current and former students, current and former colleagues, philosophers whose work we have admired, as well as those of hundreds of strangers who have supported our petition. Thank you!

A copy of the petition so far, with more than 1000 signatures after fewer than 72 hours, will be sent to Dr. Neisser shortly!  We will then, of course, regularly update him and you as more signatures and comments roll in.

While our petition is focused on getting SUNY Potsdam’s Officer-in-Charge to overturn the decision to terminate our department and major program, we don’t want to lose sight of the broader threat to the liberal arts this travesty is symptomatic of.  Much of society finds little value in philosophy, history, languages, literature, or the arts.  But the times cry out for lessons only those disciplines can teach.  We would not deny that technical and vocational programs play an important role in preparing our students for successful careers.  What we seemingly forget is that those students also need to be prepared for successful living in a deeply confusing and bewildering world. 

Thank you again for the support, and let’s keep the momentum going.  Please continue to share!