Sam Clark
@ssamcclark.bsky.social
Dad, philosopher, chronically ill person.
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/humanities-arts-and-social-sciences/people/sam-clark
Views my own.
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/humanities-arts-and-social-sciences/people/sam-clark
Views my own.
Notice that @aptshadow.bsky.social ’s Children of Time is 99p on kindle in the UK. If you have any interest in SF and haven’t read it, this is a no-brainer.
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Notice that @aptshadow.bsky.social ’s Children of Time is 99p on kindle in the UK. If you have any interest in SF and haven’t read it, this is a no-brainer.
I have gained some understanding of my own writing process…
I have now reached the "all my rough paper has been written on on both sides and around the edges and looks like the confession letter of a guy who thinks aliens are talking to him through a stuffed weasel and that's why he had to eat his neighbour's dog" stage of writing this book.
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I have gained some understanding of my own writing process…
This is lovely by (the writer) Tom Cox about his mum's art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
THE MAGIC ROOM
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I'm reposting this piece I wrote a little while ago about my mum and dad's art, which some you might have seen, but many of you won't, since I also wanted to let you know about a few bi...
www.tom-cox.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is lovely by (the writer) Tom Cox about his mum's art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Gloomy but probably right…
Money is short and unlikely to start flowing soon. Academic professionals are exhausted and demoralised. The public is not that interested.
@gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, explores the decline in HE.
@gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, explores the decline in HE.
Where now for Britain’s Universities?
UK higher education now faces a very bleak future, retreating in the face of little public sympathy and limited political interest.
politicalquarterly.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Gloomy but probably right…
One of the great musicians: RIP Jack deJohnette…https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/27/jack-dejohnette-versatile-jazz-drummer-miles-davis-fusion-dies-aged-83
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
One of the great musicians: RIP Jack deJohnette…https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/27/jack-dejohnette-versatile-jazz-drummer-miles-davis-fusion-dies-aged-83
This is a good thing…
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
September 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This is a good thing…
Signal amplification:
Is it OK to post jobs here? Hoping so, as we're recruting 7 3-year Research Fellowships as part of a new Leverhulme Centre for the Study of Slavery in War. (More details below). Please share widely, and apply! jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Research Fellow in Slavery and War (Comparative Contexts) (Fixed term)
In 2025, the University of Nottingham and King’s College London will launch the new Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War, funded by the Leverhulme Trust for up to £10 million over ten year...
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk
August 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Signal amplification:
This from Dame Julia Black is good, although I’d like to hear more about the non-economic value of higher education. www.ft.com/content/3162...
July 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This from Dame Julia Black is good, although I’d like to hear more about the non-economic value of higher education. www.ft.com/content/3162...
‘Sweet bleeding Mithras, take some fucking pride in your work’ is my new motto.
I mean, seriously. I want to have a delicious story to read. I have no desire to ingest reams of featureless slop you couldn't be bothered to even think or care about. Yes, you're doing this for money. But sweet bleeding Mithras, take some fucking pride in your work.
May 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
‘Sweet bleeding Mithras, take some fucking pride in your work’ is my new motto.
Useful-looking resources for early career philosophers: bpa.ac.uk/resources-fo...
Resources for Early Career Philosophers - British Philosophical Association
Getting a permanent position in philosophy is difficult, especially in the current financial climate. But there is a good deal of help and advice available on the process of applying for and securing ...
bpa.ac.uk
May 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Useful-looking resources for early career philosophers: bpa.ac.uk/resources-fo...
Reposted by Sam Clark
On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Support resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law Project
At a time when anti-trans discrimination is rife and hate crime has reached record levels, it’s important to know what support is out there for trans, non-binary or gender-questioning individuals and ...
goodlawproject.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies.
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Solidarity 💜
goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...
Not read Elizabeth Bear? This is ace (and the sequel, Machine, is even better).
Just a reminder that ANCESTRAL NIGHT is on sale for $1.99 in North America for the rest of the month!
STEM lesbians and alternative forms of government in SPACE.
books2read.com/u/38rBd6
STEM lesbians and alternative forms of government in SPACE.
books2read.com/u/38rBd6
March 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Not read Elizabeth Bear? This is ace (and the sequel, Machine, is even better).
Reposted by Sam Clark
When I worked in UK academia I recall hearing of a Japanese man who was baffled at how Britain had decided to run its universities like firms. “Why? Your universities are excellent and your firms are terrible.”
To repeat: "A country so stupid it actively trashes one of things it's good at and famous for."
Today's university slashing and burning is Edinburgh, where about 10% of the budget will be cut. There'll be another case every single day until UK govts actually do something. A country so stupid it actively trashes one of things it's good at and famous for.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
When I worked in UK academia I recall hearing of a Japanese man who was baffled at how Britain had decided to run its universities like firms. “Why? Your universities are excellent and your firms are terrible.”
This is a humane and thoughtful review of what sounds like an important but frustrating book.
A Memoir For the Iatrogenic Age
A Review of Laura Delano’s “Unshrunk”
“The reason I’m no longer mentally ill is that I made a decision to question the ideas about myself that I’d assumed were fact & discard what I learned was actually fiction.” Delano
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/a-memoir-f...
A Review of Laura Delano’s “Unshrunk”
“The reason I’m no longer mentally ill is that I made a decision to question the ideas about myself that I’d assumed were fact & discard what I learned was actually fiction.” Delano
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/a-memoir-f...
A Memoir For the Iatrogenic Age
A Review of Laura Delano's "Unshrunk"
www.psychiatrymargins.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is a humane and thoughtful review of what sounds like an important but frustrating book.
Philosophy at Lancaster will soon become part of the new School of Global Affairs, and the university is advertising for a head of school: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLU693/h...
Head of School and Professor - School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University
Recruiting now: Head of School and Professor - School of Global Affairs on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
February 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Philosophy at Lancaster will soon become part of the new School of Global Affairs, and the university is advertising for a head of school: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLU693/h...
Signal enhancement (could cover political theory/philosophy): www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
February 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Signal enhancement (could cover political theory/philosophy): www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Reposted by Sam Clark
I'm running another webinar for anyone interested in studying a fully online PhD in Education and Social Justice within an international cohort @edreslancaster.bsky.social on Monday evening www.lancaster.ac.uk/events/phd-e.... You'll have an opportunity to hear about the PhD and ask questions.
PhD Education & Social Justice Applicant Webinar - 3rd February, Monday 3 February, 7:30pm - Lancaster University
This online webinar is for anyone interested in applying for our fully online PhD Education and Social Justice programme in October 2025. You will have the opportunity to hear more about the PhD and t...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
February 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I'm running another webinar for anyone interested in studying a fully online PhD in Education and Social Justice within an international cohort @edreslancaster.bsky.social on Monday evening www.lancaster.ac.uk/events/phd-e.... You'll have an opportunity to hear about the PhD and ask questions.
Authors, if you see this, it's a sign to post the first line of your book.
'Reasoning with autobiography is a way to self-knowledge.'
'Reasoning with autobiography is a way to self-knowledge.'
February 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Authors, if you see this, it's a sign to post the first line of your book.
'Reasoning with autobiography is a way to self-knowledge.'
'Reasoning with autobiography is a way to self-knowledge.'
RIP Robert Paul Wolff (leiterreports.typepad.com/blog/2025/01...). I had a sort of love-hate relationship with his In Defence of Anarchism during my PhD work, and later really enjoyed the episodic autobiography he posted on his blog. I wish I'd had the chance to meet him.
In Memoriam: Robert Paul Wolff (1933-2025)
I was sorry to learn that Professor Wolff died last night. He was, of course, well-known to readers of this blog for his many trenchant insights into contemporary events, to which I often linked, as w...
leiterreports.typepad.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
RIP Robert Paul Wolff (leiterreports.typepad.com/blog/2025/01...). I had a sort of love-hate relationship with his In Defence of Anarchism during my PhD work, and later really enjoyed the episodic autobiography he posted on his blog. I wish I'd had the chance to meet him.
December 15, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Signal amplification: potentially includes AI ethics topics.
Anyone here thinking about doing a #phd? We have a healthy number of PhD studentships available for 2025/6 entry at the School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews, Scotland. These include 3.5 years of fees and a stipend, and are open to students from all over the world. Details below:
December 13, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Signal amplification: potentially includes AI ethics topics.
6. And, worse, the concentration of a smaller number of studentships in a few large grants and in the favoured universities who get studentships is a huge barrier to access. Arts and humanities PhDs shouldn't be a hobby for people who can independently afford them.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:29 AM
6. And, worse, the concentration of a smaller number of studentships in a few large grants and in the favoured universities who get studentships is a huge barrier to access. Arts and humanities PhDs shouldn't be a hobby for people who can independently afford them.
7/7
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5. Is this a good idea? No, I don't think so. Arts and humanities PhDs are typically individual passion projects, not parts of large labs; and that's where we get the next generation of researchers and teachers in our disciplines.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:26 AM
5. Is this a good idea? No, I don't think so. Arts and humanities PhDs are typically individual passion projects, not parts of large labs; and that's where we get the next generation of researchers and teachers in our disciplines.
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