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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Graduate Programs
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NEWS & STORIES
May 12, 2022
New exhibit celebrates 150 years of Bertrand Russell
Scientists for Peace: the Russell-Einstein Manifesto and the Pugwash Conference is open to the public from now until December....
January 13, 2022
McMaster researchers among group ‘inspiring’ Bill Gates in the fight against malaria
Two global health researchers from McMaster’s Institute on Ethics and Policy for Innovation (IEPI) were recently selected to be a part of a conversation with philanthropist Bill Gates that was centred around malaria. IEPI works on identifying and addressing ethical challenges and policy gaps in the global health sphere. IEPI Graduate Research Assistant … Continued
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Philosophy Department Speaker Series
The Department hosts visiting speakers most weeks during the teaching term.
Philosophy Department Job Opportunities
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