ABOUT CEU'S MAP CHAPTER
The CEU Department of Philosophy is a member of MAP (Minorities and Philosophy), a graduate student-led initiative in English-speaking philosophy departments across the world. The initiative is meant to address issues of minority participation in academic philosophy, to provide a platform for discussion of theoretical issues concerning philosophy of gender/race/sexual orientation/class/disability etc., as well as to foster engagement with philosophy done from minority perspectives.
The department’s chapter is committed to the abovementioned objectives. The department has hosted meetings, discussions and talks on MAP-related topics, and is planning film screenings on such topics. Building an open atmosphere that allows for informal mentoring of students, with a special focus on dealing with problems of minority participation and implicit bias in the field is another commitment of the chapter.
Current Members
We welcome new members as well as suggestions of possible activities and events!
Events & Projects
CURRENT
- 07/11/2025: Film Screening & Discussion: Stalker (1979) | CEU Events
- 11/09/2025: Minorities and Philosophy Start of the Year Meeting | CEU Events
- Affordable Philosophy Initiative: Structures, Stereotypes and Strategies
- Philosophy Reading Club at CEU
PAST
- 31/05/2023: First & Last Questions: Non-academic philosophy workshops
- May 2022: Interview with Robert Wilson
- 05-07/10/2022: Inclusion Beyond Face Value: Metaphilosophy of Social Justice - Conference, October 2022
- 03-04/05/2019: Workshop Philosophy and/of Inclusion.
- 05/03/2019: Jennifer Saul interviewed by Jamie Elliott and Marta Santuccio.
- 07/11/2018: Natalie Ashton interviewed by Jamie Elliott and Valentina Martinis.
- 13/03/2018: Talk by Esa Diaz Leon.
- 04/10/2017: Welcome Event and Meeting with Dorothea Frede.
- 22/02/2017: Meeting with Rebekka Hufendiek.
Affordable Philosophy Initiative: Structures, Stereotypes and Strategies
An initiative exploring and addressing financial inequalities to constructively contribute to a more diverse future for philosophy
In a world of financial and economic crises, more and more of those interested in studying philosophy (in particular, in an open, diverse and international setup) are discouraged or unable to do so since they lack the financial resources. As a result, economic inequality is mirrored in epistemic inequality.
We aim to keep philosophy diverse, and that includes diversity with respect to the economic background of those coming to CEU. Even though CEU offers financial aid, these centrally distributed resources are limited and often do not suffice to make philosophy as inclusive as we would like it to be. Let us share and improve our knowledge!
We will focus on structures, stereotypes and strategies: structures that hinder success of economically disadvantaged student populations; stereotypes of being a philosopher that determine our anxieties and aspirations; strategies that help finding one’s own way with philosophy, with its own diversity (incl. where to find the money for doing philosophy, at BA, MA, PhD and PostDoc level, and how to apply for it!).
Philosophy Reading Club at CEU
In 2022 the Philosophy Reading Club arose out of the need for a space to discuss philosophy and related disciplines otherwise neglected in our coursework, focusing on underrepresented or under-discussed thinkers and thought. Our sessions are an open space where anyone can express ideas in good faith. From PhD to neophyte, anyone is welcome to join a session. We are not trying to “win” conversations, rather, we want to develop our thoughts, understand the text, and find where we agree or disagree. Through respectful dialogue, we aim to cultivate a community that values curiosity, critical thinking, and diverse perspectives.
To open this initiative to a wider audience, the club is now partnering with the Minorities and Philosophy chapter at CEU. To reach out or join, the club's contacts can be found on their sharepoint site (CEU community access).
History
MAP application and first steps were done (AY 2016-17) by: Hanoch Ben-Yami (Head), Olesya Bondarenko, Jamie Elliott, Zsofi Gode, Murat Gulsacan, Marko Konjovic, Maria Kronfeldner (faculty), Marta Santuccio. In AY 2017-18, MAP involved a director (Marta Santuccio), a mentoring program team (Garrett Mindt, Jamie Elliot, Yulia Kanygina, Heather Morris, Jelena Slavic, Daria Vitasovic), and an events team (Marta Santuccio, Daria Vitasovic).
In the 2018-19 AY, the chapter divides up some leadership roles. Marteen Van Doorn was responsible for communication, Marta Santuccio and Tertia Davis looked over the grants while other active group members were: Jamie Elliott, Justin Leuba and Valentina Martinis. Maria Kronfeldner is responsible for faculty support.
In the 2022-24, the following members were active: James Luong, Stephania Pimentel, Frank Hernandez, Ivana Kulic, Ayda Uzel, Maria Fedorova, Sun Parker Schuette, Ito Toshiaki (former student), Klara Hulikova, Alexa Ramirez, Xiyue Yang, Emily Williamson, Brylea Hollinshead, Darren Rondganger.
