Introduction for special issue on "Excellence, diversity, and the philosophy exception".

This article explores the lack of diversity in the field of philosophy and the efforts being made to address this issue. It argues that diversity is crucial for an open-minded and critical discipline, and that current practices often exclude marginalized groups. The authors emphasize the need for structural changes and the importance of challenging traditional methods and priorities. They also discuss the impact of socio-economic factors and the need to combat discrimination in academia. The article provides theoretical and practical resources for transforming philosophy into a more inclusive and diverse community. Additionally, it introduces a web resource called "The Philosophy Exception" that aims to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in philosophy. [Extracted from the article]