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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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Research on Purpose: New Model Combines Philosophy and Science

Through nearly $15 million in Templeton Foundation funding, a new international cohort program led by philosophy researcher Alan Love aims to explore purposive-looking…

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Samuel Fletcher awarded NSF CAREER grant

MCPS fellow and board member Samuel C. Fletcher has been awarded a 5-year, $442,998 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new conceptual foundations for…

Alan Love places “evo-devo” front and center

Newest Winton Chair embraces synergy between biology and philosophy

Welcome new faculty member, Professor Dwight K. Lewis, Jr

Professor Dwight K Lewis, Jr will be joining the Department of Philosophy

Welcome new faculty member, Professor Carl Elliott

Professor Carl Elliott joins the Dept of Philosophy

Upcoming Events

November 12, 2021

"Gabrielle Suchon on Economics and Freedom", Julie Walsh, Wellesley College

Julie Walsh, Wellesley College, will be giving an online talk.

November 19, 2021

Lecture: Jessica Gordon-Roth

Jessica Gordon-Roth is Associate Professor of Philosophy. Her area of specialization is history of early modern philosophy, with a focus on John Locke, women philosophers of…