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The American Catholic Philosophical Association (ACPA)

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION

History and Purpose

The ACPA is a non-profit organization established in 1926 to promote the advancement of philosophy as an intellectual discipline consonant with Catholic tradition. Through its various activities the ACPA strives to develop philosophical scholarship, improve the teaching of philosophy, and communicate with other individuals and groups with similar aims. Membership is open to anyone who shares these objectives.

Conferences

The ACPA holds a conference each year, with a program of papers and formal comments, and the associations's annual business meeting. Papers submitted for presentation at the conferences are blind-refereed. Each conference is held in a different location in the U.S. or Canada.

Publications

The ACPA sponsors a number of publications, including:

  • American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 64 (1990) to the present
  • The New Scholasticism, Volumes 1-63 (1927-1989)
  • Philosophical Studies of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, 3 volumes
  • Proceedings of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, Volume 1 (1926) to the present

    • All members receive online access to these publications as a benefit of membership.

    More Information

    More information about the ACPA is available at www.acpaweb.org.