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.
News
Tasneem Alsayyed Ahmad Celebrated in UWaterloo news story
Waterloo News celebrates six PhD graduates from this Springs convocation, including a Philosophy PhD graduate.
Gerry Callaghan Receives Excellence in Service Award
We are pleased to share that the 2025 recipient of the Arts Awards for Excellence in service goes to the Philosophy department's Gerry Callaghan.
Katy Fulfer Awarded Excellence in Teaching by the Faculty of Arts
We are pleased to share that the 2025 recipient of the Arts Awards for Excellence in Teaching goes to the Philosophy department's Katy Fulfer.