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The Southwestern Philosophical Society is an association of scholars founded in 1936 that provides a forum for philosophical research. While SWPS originally served philosophers in the American Southwest it is today an international society. The Society is proud of its pluralism and its tradition of openness where scholars from diverse backgrounds and of all major philosophical traditions find their views and styles taken seriously. Respectful and spirited conversation is the Societys path to healthy philosophical practice.