Supporting The CPA Benefits You!
The Canadian Philosophical Association was founded in 1958. The Association provides support and resources to philosophy students and faculty. It represents the interests of educators and researchers with funding agencies and advocacy organizations, and promotes the discipline and profession within broader academia and beyond.
What we offer:
- A national community for all faculty and students.
- Dialogue, our bilingual journal
- An annual conference
- Annual essay prizes for faculty and students
- A triennial book prize
- Promote your research or department through our website and social media.
- Insight into federal policy issues through FHSS membership.
- Liaison with affiliated associations.
Ways to get involved:
- Submit news about your department/institution for our website.
- Share content by tagging us on social media
- Submit a guest blog showcasing your research for 'What's new in Canadian Philosophy?'
- Submit your proposal or recommend speakers for the Congress.
- Volunteer
Join today!
Every new or renewed annual membership entitles the member to receive Dialogue, the Association's publication, for one year.
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We offer a $15/person discount — individual membership is just $40/year when you enroll your students as one transaction.
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We welcome brief abstracts (300 words or less) for papers that fit within the conference theme. Read More
April 06, 2026
SQUARE 9 will be held at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Montréal, Canada, 22–26 June 2026. Read More