Philosophy unnecessary for Penilers

Old news now, but nonetheless, given the impermeable texture of Penile State views of what makes sense, relevant:

Philosophy Dumped

(Cross-posted at Become What You Behold)

Our administration at the University of Florida has decided that, to offset mounting budget cuts, they should eliminate the doctoral program in Philosophy.  I see this as a dark day for my University and for the state of Philosophy in American Higher Education.  Our president, Bernie Machen, remains one of the highest paid officials in public education. 

Read the story here: 
http://leiterreports.typepad.com/blog/2008/05/budget-cuts-res.html

Sign a petition protesting this measure here: 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/145/petition-to-president-machen-to-keep-philosophys-phd-program

Instead of Ph.D.'s they can offer Dancing Master D.'s, or Real Estate Genius D.'s, or just toilet paper with pictures of fake developments.