The AAP is the professional organisation of academic philosophers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The purpose of the Association is to promote the study of philosophy in Australasia, and to co-ordinate professional activities. Membership of the Association is open to professional philosophers, as well as to all interested persons.
The Association's journal, the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, is ranked as one of the top ten professional philosophical journals in the world.
The AAP runs conferences; offers an annual prize for philosophy published in the popular media; and maintains a mailing list which carries news of relevance to our members.
The Association also maintains a list of links to graduate programs in philosophy in Australasia.
If you are trying to locate a particular philosophy department in Australasia, or a particular philosopher, you should consult the following up-to-date list of Australasian departments of philosophy.
The AAP is run by a Council, elected each year at the Association's annual general meeting. This meeting is traditionally held at the annual AAP conference. More information about the AAP and its activities can be gained by consulting a member of the AAP council.