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Papers by Sally Scholz
Institutional Violence, 1999
Encyclopedia of Global Bioethics, 2016
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
Praxis: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Faith and Justice
Solidarity is one of the primary principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Francis invoked it ... more Solidarity is one of the primary principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Francis invoked it and called for prayer and fasting in his August 20, 2018 letter addressing the sexual abuse scandal and attendant cover-up in the church. Offering some thoughts regarding what the duty of solidarity requires in light of the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal and subsequent cover-up, this article suggests a number of concrete things that lay Catholics can do in claiming our place as church.
International Encyclopedia of Ethics, 2013
Praxis: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Faith and Justice
Although blame for systemic sexual abuse in the Catholic church primarily rests with the perpetra... more Although blame for systemic sexual abuse in the Catholic church primarily rests with the perpetrators and institutional actors who engaged in cover-up, regular people also failed in their duties, both their secular or civil duties and their moral and religious duties. Using the language of social sin, this article examines responsibility for social sin and the structures of sin that contributed to the abuse of children within the church community. Using the tools of Catholic social teaching—especially the framework of “conversion, communion, and solidarity”—the article articulates some tenets of social morality in the wake of sexual abuse and cover-up. A conversion experience is needed to see how ordinary actions unintentionally contribute to injustice and social sin, and how structures of sin lead to intentional decisions that would not otherwise be pursued. Catholic social teaching helps to provide a framework for thinking through some of the obligations of ordinary folks in the a...
Teaching Philosophy
Designing a successful graduate seminar should account for more than just the content to be conve... more Designing a successful graduate seminar should account for more than just the content to be conveyed and the completion of the standard seminar paper. This article dissects the seminar structure, revealing some of what is obscured by the “hidden curriculum” of graduate education, with an eye toward transforming the climate in philosophy. I begin with a brief review of literature on graduate teaching and inclusive teaching in philosophy. I then examine four components of a typical graduate seminar: the faculty instructor of graduate courses, the graduate students themselves, the material selection, and the course requirements. Reflecting on the graduate seminar compels revisiting learning goals, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility, and adopting a more intentional approach to graduate course design that ties course goals to specific activities and assessments for the life of the professional philosopher.
The Paideia Archive: Twentieth World Congress of Philosophy, 1998
The Battered Woman Syndrome, like the Cycle Theory of Violence, helps to illuminate the situation... more The Battered Woman Syndrome, like the Cycle Theory of Violence, helps to illuminate the situation of the person victimized by domestic violence. However, it may also contribute to the violence of the battering situation. In this paper, I explore some of the implications of the Battered Woman Syndrome for domestic violence cases wherein an abused woman kills her abuser. I begin by delineating some of the circumstances of a domestic violence situation. I then discuss the particular moral issue of subjectivity or moral personhood involved in instances wherein a woman victimized by domestic violence responds by killing her batterer. Finally, I argue that the Battered Woman Syndrome and similar alternatives to or qualifications of self-defense are problematic because they strip a woman of her moral subjectivity. I conclude with a brief articulation of a proposal for reform of the criminal justice system specifically aimed at cases wherein there has been a long history of abuse or violenc...
Teaching Philosophy, 2020
This article seeks to shine some light on the teaching demonstration from the perspective of obse... more This article seeks to shine some light on the teaching demonstration from the perspective of observers using three guiding attributes of effective teaching: connection, commitment, and coachability. Discussing what observers are looking for and how observers interpret what is seen, the article presents the basic forms, common myths, and practical wisdom for teaching demonstrations. By reframing the goals of the teaching demonstration, the article demystifies a key part of the campus interview for the academic job market.
Social Philosophy Today, 2012
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
Social Philosophy Today, 2015
Philosophy in the Contemporary World, 1997
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
1. Existentialist Feminist. 2. Biography. 3. Ontology and the "Other". 4. Existentialis... more 1. Existentialist Feminist. 2. Biography. 3. Ontology and the "Other". 4. Existentialist Ethics. 5. Oppression of Women. 6. Liberation. Bibliography.
This edition of the Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy features a number of reviews of recent ... more This edition of the Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy features a number of reviews of recent books in feminist philosophy. The books range from social and political philosophy, to environmental philosophy, and continental philosophy. They attest to the flourishing of feminist scholarship, and the reviews demonstrate the ongoing dialogue that has long characterized the field. I have organized them somewhat thematically, though readers will also note the impressive variety of topics and ideas represented. But the news is not all good. In “Female-Friendly Departments: A Modest Proposal for Picking Graduate Programs in Philosophy,” Julie Van Camp undertakes a thorough scrutiny of Brian Leiter ’s The Philosophical Gourmet Report. Her analysis, however, is not limited to that Report. Van Camp raises a series of questions regarding the status of women in the profession, and her article is a “must-read” for anyone considering graduate school or participating in the profession in a facul...
Institutional Violence, 1999
Encyclopedia of Global Bioethics, 2016
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
Praxis: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Faith and Justice
Solidarity is one of the primary principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Francis invoked it ... more Solidarity is one of the primary principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Pope Francis invoked it and called for prayer and fasting in his August 20, 2018 letter addressing the sexual abuse scandal and attendant cover-up in the church. Offering some thoughts regarding what the duty of solidarity requires in light of the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal and subsequent cover-up, this article suggests a number of concrete things that lay Catholics can do in claiming our place as church.
International Encyclopedia of Ethics, 2013
Praxis: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Faith and Justice
Although blame for systemic sexual abuse in the Catholic church primarily rests with the perpetra... more Although blame for systemic sexual abuse in the Catholic church primarily rests with the perpetrators and institutional actors who engaged in cover-up, regular people also failed in their duties, both their secular or civil duties and their moral and religious duties. Using the language of social sin, this article examines responsibility for social sin and the structures of sin that contributed to the abuse of children within the church community. Using the tools of Catholic social teaching—especially the framework of “conversion, communion, and solidarity”—the article articulates some tenets of social morality in the wake of sexual abuse and cover-up. A conversion experience is needed to see how ordinary actions unintentionally contribute to injustice and social sin, and how structures of sin lead to intentional decisions that would not otherwise be pursued. Catholic social teaching helps to provide a framework for thinking through some of the obligations of ordinary folks in the a...
Teaching Philosophy
Designing a successful graduate seminar should account for more than just the content to be conve... more Designing a successful graduate seminar should account for more than just the content to be conveyed and the completion of the standard seminar paper. This article dissects the seminar structure, revealing some of what is obscured by the “hidden curriculum” of graduate education, with an eye toward transforming the climate in philosophy. I begin with a brief review of literature on graduate teaching and inclusive teaching in philosophy. I then examine four components of a typical graduate seminar: the faculty instructor of graduate courses, the graduate students themselves, the material selection, and the course requirements. Reflecting on the graduate seminar compels revisiting learning goals, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility, and adopting a more intentional approach to graduate course design that ties course goals to specific activities and assessments for the life of the professional philosopher.
The Paideia Archive: Twentieth World Congress of Philosophy, 1998
The Battered Woman Syndrome, like the Cycle Theory of Violence, helps to illuminate the situation... more The Battered Woman Syndrome, like the Cycle Theory of Violence, helps to illuminate the situation of the person victimized by domestic violence. However, it may also contribute to the violence of the battering situation. In this paper, I explore some of the implications of the Battered Woman Syndrome for domestic violence cases wherein an abused woman kills her abuser. I begin by delineating some of the circumstances of a domestic violence situation. I then discuss the particular moral issue of subjectivity or moral personhood involved in instances wherein a woman victimized by domestic violence responds by killing her batterer. Finally, I argue that the Battered Woman Syndrome and similar alternatives to or qualifications of self-defense are problematic because they strip a woman of her moral subjectivity. I conclude with a brief articulation of a proposal for reform of the criminal justice system specifically aimed at cases wherein there has been a long history of abuse or violenc...
Teaching Philosophy, 2020
This article seeks to shine some light on the teaching demonstration from the perspective of obse... more This article seeks to shine some light on the teaching demonstration from the perspective of observers using three guiding attributes of effective teaching: connection, commitment, and coachability. Discussing what observers are looking for and how observers interpret what is seen, the article presents the basic forms, common myths, and practical wisdom for teaching demonstrations. By reframing the goals of the teaching demonstration, the article demystifies a key part of the campus interview for the academic job market.
Social Philosophy Today, 2012
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
Social Philosophy Today, 2015
Philosophy in the Contemporary World, 1997
Encyclopedia of Global Justice, 2011
1. Existentialist Feminist. 2. Biography. 3. Ontology and the "Other". 4. Existentialis... more 1. Existentialist Feminist. 2. Biography. 3. Ontology and the "Other". 4. Existentialist Ethics. 5. Oppression of Women. 6. Liberation. Bibliography.
This edition of the Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy features a number of reviews of recent ... more This edition of the Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy features a number of reviews of recent books in feminist philosophy. The books range from social and political philosophy, to environmental philosophy, and continental philosophy. They attest to the flourishing of feminist scholarship, and the reviews demonstrate the ongoing dialogue that has long characterized the field. I have organized them somewhat thematically, though readers will also note the impressive variety of topics and ideas represented. But the news is not all good. In “Female-Friendly Departments: A Modest Proposal for Picking Graduate Programs in Philosophy,” Julie Van Camp undertakes a thorough scrutiny of Brian Leiter ’s The Philosophical Gourmet Report. Her analysis, however, is not limited to that Report. Van Camp raises a series of questions regarding the status of women in the profession, and her article is a “must-read” for anyone considering graduate school or participating in the profession in a facul...