Scots Philosophical Association

About this Organization

Founded in 1900 as the Scots Philosophical Club, the Scots Philosophical Association (SPA) is the professional association of philosophers in Scotland. Its primary purpose is to promote the study and teaching of philosophy in Scotland. This is achieved through the organization of an annual meeting, the sponsorship of conferences and workshops, the sponsorship of fellowships (including the annual SPA Centenary Fellowship and the David Hume Fellowship at Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities), and the provision of grants to philosophy departments (which fund seminars, faculty travel, and postgraduate activities). The SPA is the joint owner of the Philosophical Quarterly.