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Department of Philosophy

By rigorously examining the basic assumptions of every human endeavor—from seeking knowledge to deciding what is right or wrong—we enrich our understanding of what it means to be human and prepare students to think critically for a lifetime.

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Recent News

Spring 2022 Newsletter

Spring 2022 news and highlights from the Department of Philosophy.

2022 Woodbridge and Stevens Scholarships Recipients

The Dept of Philosophy's Woodbridge and Stevens scholarships have been awarded.

Áila K O'Loughlin is the recipient of a 2022 Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship

Áila O'Loughlin is the recipient of a 2022 Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship. Áila is a faculty member of North Hennepin Community College and a first-year PhD…

Annual Celebration: April 29, 2022. Presented by Huntington Bank. Image of a microphone on a black background.

Three CLA alumni featured at the Alumni Association's Annual Celebration

Highlighting Minnesota's vibrant music scene, the event will feature Dessa (BA ’03, philosophy), Conor O'Brien (MM ’06, DMA ’10), and Jim Walsh (BA ’90, journalism).

Dwight K Lewis Jr. featured on the Smithsonian Channel's One Thousand Years of Slavery

Assistant Professor Dwight K. Lewis Jr. discusses his research on Anton Wilhelm Amo, the first African to earn a doctorate from a European University.

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September 16, 2022