News and Events

Organization Status (Sep 28/2009)

queerPhilosophy has become rather idle over the last year. I had hoped it would become a vibrant online community for philosophical discussion of LGBTQ issues, but perhaps due to lack of interest (or just lack of promotion), this hasn't happened. The content and forum will remain here indefinitely, and your continued contributions are encouraged. There will not likely be any new initiatives by queerPhilosophy in the near future.

If you have any ideas or wish to take on an active role in developing queerPhilosophy, please contact us - we would love to hear from you!

Call for Submissions: New Bodies, Old Beliefs (Oct 17/2008)

Queerphilosophy is looking for essays and pieces of creative non-fiction for an anthology slotted for 2009. Pieces should explore how individuals navigate through current ideas of sexuality and gender identity when faced with traditional philosophies and religions. Although we are interested in addressing our predominate religions, we relish analysis of all modes of thought and belief. Please submit work that is at least 1000 words to queerphilosophy@gmail.com .

User Database (Apr 3/2008)

We have cleaned out the user account database, removing old users who meet both of the following:

- Not logged in since account was created.
- Not posted any content to the site.

No content was lost from the site, and accounts can be recreated at any time.

Furthermore, to reduce spam, the password for your account will be sent via email upon sign-up. Unfortunately, these emails are sometimes caught by email spam filters. Please contact us if you have any trouble with this new system.

Featured Articles

The Downtown Y

Diepiriye S. Kuku-Siemons brings us into his past once again. This time, it's at the downtown Y. read more...

Loneliness and Identity: A Critical Reading of Craigslist Men Seeking Men Sex Ads

Nicholas Alexander Hayes attempts to explore the relation between electronic space and desire. He explores the potential reconfigurations of identity that engaging in the online sexual hunt implies. read more...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

James Vining examines how English pop singer Morrissey redefines gender. read more...

Does Hunger Get What Hunger Wants?

Nicholas Alexander Hayes asks the question: how can the recent Ball Park Franks ad campaign get away with being so homoerotic? read more...

Featured Discussions

Heteronormativity and Religion

Religion is often used to justify hatred (and worse) towards non-heteronormative individuals. How should religion be treated as we move forward? Can it be a good ally or would we be better off if it just went away? (A very broad topic indeed). read more...

Without Identity

Nagarjuna, a Buddhist philosopher, noted that "since all is empty, all is possible". Kate Bornstein suggested something very similar concerning (the lack of) gender. How does our attachment to a particular gender identity affect us? read more...

On Objectives and Themes

What do you think about the broad themes for this organization: "from queer theory to queer practice" and "critical queer thinking and self-reflection"? Do they reflect what this project's objectives? What should these objectives be, anyway? read more...

Is 'Queer' Okay?

What do you feel about the word 'queer'? Is there another adequate umbrella term which is potentially less offensive? Where is it acceptable to use the term, and when should we use stick with other identities? read more...