Michael Dickson, Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina, writes:
In my department we are having this debate right now -- do we continue to use the JFP alone (no), do we advertise in JFP parallel to emerging venues (probably), or do we advertise in the emerging venues only (possibly)?
Option 2 is the safest, but also has the potential to perpetuate a system that is in terrible need of reform (or better, total replacement).
It would be very useful to see a general discussion of this point, right now, as now is the time that departments are facing this issue.
Thoughts from readers in other departments facing these issues? Signed comments strongly preferred.
