I hadn’t heard of any of these moves. Brian’s right that this could be big for Notre Dame. I don’t know the work of two historians they have offers to, but they do have stellar reputations. And Stewart Shapiro, who also has a very high reputation, is probably underrated in my opinion. His formal work hasn’t had the same impact on the broader philosophical community as similar work by, say, Tim Williamson or Crispin Wright, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes a bit in the next few years. And I guess most readers will know how big a deal the other moves listed could be. Of course these are all offers not definite moves so don’t bank on anything, but all very interesting.

(I know it’s slightly indecorous to be gossiping like this, but it’s Hot Stove season, and I simply can’t help it. The move I really want to know about is Alex Rodriguez from UT-Arlington to BU, but despite his proximity to the action I don’t think even Brian Leiter could tell me when and whether that will happen.)