About Philosophy
About Philosophy
Philosophy (“love of wisdom”) addresses some of the most fundamental questions there are, exploring such topics as knowledge, mind, existence, society, ethics, and value. Students are exposed to a variety of historical and contemporary approaches to these questions and are encouraged to think carefully, reflectively, critically, and creatively about them for themselves.
Undergraduate Course Outlines
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Humanities Student Experience Office
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Graduate Programs
Learn about our research focus and find out more about our Philosophy graduate programs.
NEWS & STORIES
October 16, 2024
Call for abstracts for 'Kant in Canada' workshop
Are you a graduate student currently researching Kant’s philosophy at a Canadian university? If so, we invite you to submit an abstract for our upcoming Kant in Canada conference! The conference will be held on December 4 and 5 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Graduate students currently researching Kant’s philosophy at a Canadian … Continued
June 11, 2024
Arts & Science Program and Faculty of Humanities valedictorian Christopher Maclean
This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article. Arts & Science program and Faculty of Humanities valedictorian Christopher Maclean graduates June 10 with an Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law (JPPL) degree with a minor in Global Peace and Social Justice. Read the article here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 4, 2024
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Philosophy Department Speaker Series
The Department hosts visiting speakers most weeks during the teaching term.
Philosophy Department Job Opportunities
Find out about Philosophy department job opportunities.
