This blog post, motivated, I think, by some talk about the usefulness of philosophy over at richarddawkins.net, offers a definition and defense of philosophy. Probably not much you didn't already agree with but I like when philosophers defend the profession (especially from scientists).

Photographer Steve Pyke's series of philosopher portraits (1988-1992).

Not good.

David Chalmers and David Bourget are working on a taxonomy of philosophy in order to assist in tracking online papers in philosophy. Seems like a very worthwhile endeavor to significantly improve online philosophy resources. Check out the explanation and call for feedback here.

On Bloggingheads.tv, Mark Schroeder (USC) and Will Wilkinson talk about Schroeder's book "Slaves of the Passions" which defends a version of the Humean Theory of Reasons

Robert Howell, over at Brain Pains, wonders exactly how Stalnaker is responding to the Knowledge Argument in Our Knowledge of the Internal World.

TAR is pointing to a discussion on the philosophy job market blog about making the JfP more user friendly.

Sad, funny, and true...

George Mavrodes gives an interesting review of a book of atheist testimonies, including an unfinished essay by the late David Lewis on Hell. Also discusses the Abraham-(not)-sacrificing-Isaac story, and Feldman's piece on religious disagreements.

There's no discussion yet in the comments, but the question is a good one. How do you prepare a paper for blind refereeing when you're responding to criticism of your own work?