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
The (Dis)Functions of Gender Identity
Gender identity is a popular concept when it comes to explaining trans people and our genders—especially when those genders are exploratory, expansive, or resistant. But what is this concept? What does it really do for us? Is it the best concept for that job? Find out more.
Ethics and AI Symposium
An interdisciplinary symposium exploring ethical issues involving AI and machine learning
News
New publication from Andria Bianchi
Former student Andria Bianchi published a new book entitled Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: Ethics and Practice.
New publication by Jackie Feke
Professor Feke's latest publication "Ancient Greek Laws of Nature." found in Studies in History and Philosophy of Science shows that the ancient Greeks had an idea of laws of nature and that the modern idea of laws of nature may have its roots in ancient Pythagoreanism.
Professor Emerita E. Jennifer Ashworth
Distinguished Professor Emerita is fondly remembered.