MSU philosophy professor Hilde Nelson has been named editor of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy.

The quarterly journal publishes essays and book reviews dealing with the historical and cultural impact of sexism and feminist philosophy.

Nelson will be in charge of executing the goals set for the journal, which include expanding readership and creating a more extensive forum to engage in feminist discussion.

MSU will house the journal for the next five years, until 2008. The university will provide an office and a supply budget for the journal and course reduction for Nelson and, in turn, royalties from the journal will help provide graduate assistant support.