Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is closely associated with the Department of Gender and Social Justice our staff administrates both programs and many of our faculty teach in both areas. For more information on the Gender and Social Justice Department visit their website

Philosophy addresses some of the most fundamental and difficult questions there are, such as:

  • What is the nature of the human mind?
  • What makes knowledge trustworthy?
  • What are the standards of good reasoning?
  • What is a just society?
  • What is the best way to live?

Philosophy as an academic discipline attempts to answer these questions with a combination of creativity and analytical rigor.

Events

birds on a telephone wire and text "Philosophy Cafe"
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

The Philosophical Café: Tim Kenyon and Tomás Carneiro

If you are interested in what a Philosophical Café is, what it takes to organize one, or how to moderate one, this is an opportunity to workshop the idea, ask questions, and share suggestions with an experienced and reflective practitioner of public philosophy.

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