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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

In Memoriam of Professor Emerita Elizabeth S. Belfiore

With great sadness CNRC announces the recent loss of our dear colleague Professor Emerita Elizabeth S. Belfiore.

Stressing about your bucket list? Maybe it's time to start a 'chuck-it list'

Valerie Tiberius, a professor of philosophy in CLA, is interviewed by Star Tribune about happiness and success.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a two-year full-time postdoctoral…

New MCPS postdoc Corey Dethier

Corey Dethier is joining the MCPS for a two-year postdoctoral position in August 2023 as part of Samuel Fletcher's NSF-sponsored project, A Modern Philosophy for Classical…

Why You Should Swap Your Bucket List With A Chuck-it List

While bucket lists can be fun, inspirational tools, giving up on some of the items on your list can help you focus on what you actually want to do. Valerie Tiberius writes…