The Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP) is a professional organization devoted to supporting philosophy inspired by continental European traditions. It is one of the largest philosophical societies in North America. It strives to encourage work not only in the philosophical traditions of phenomenology and existentialism, but also in areas commonly associated with 'continental philosophy,' such as animal studies, critical theory, cultural studies, deconstruction, environmental philosophy, feminism, German idealism, hermeneutics, philosophy of the Americas, post-colonialism, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, queer theory and race theory.

SPEP fosters discussion on all philosophical topics, from art and nature to politics and science, and in the classic philosophical disciplines of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. SPEP is actively committed to philosophical pluralism and to the support of historically under-represented groups in the philosophical profession. More information about the society is available at the SPEP website.

Regular membership levels include a print copy of the special SPEP Supplement issue of Philosophy Today

Register for the 2010 SPEP conference HERE

1) Individual (holds a terminal degree; not currently enrolled in courses)
- includes a print copy of the SPEP Supplement of Philosophy Today
Print	$100.00
2) Student (currently enrolled in courses; does not hold a terminal degree)
- with or without a print copy of the SPEP Supplement of Philosophy Today
Print	$50.00
Membership only	$40.00
3) Emeritus (retired)
- with or without a print copy of the SPEP Supplement of Philosophy Today
Print	$50.00
Membership only	$40.00
4) Underemployed (holds a terminal degree; currently underemployed)
- with or without a print copy of the SPEP Supplement of Philosophy Today
Print	$50.00
Membership only	$40.00

Current Members

You may renew your membership, check its status, or update your contact information online.  

For more information contact us by phone 800-444-2419 or 434-220-3300, by fax 434-220-3301; or by e-mail order [@] pdcnet.org