The McMaster University Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2020. Applicants must have an area of specialization in feminist philosophy, broadly construed to encompass feminist approaches to any area within philosophy, such as history, metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy and/or ethics, to name just a few possibilities. The areas of competence and all other areas of specialization are open.
Graduates of philosophy programs perform better than peers on medicine, law school and other post graduate degree entrance exams.
Deliberate modifications to mosquitoes can prevent diseases but ethics and guiding principles for greater transparency are critical.
A McMaster Philosopher is among the newest Fellows of The Royal Society of Canada. Barry Allen, professor of philosophy, has been elected to the Academy of Arts & Humanities.
This new program directed by Dr. Claudia Emerson and based in the Department of Philosophy uses cutting-edge research and on-the-ground knowledge to analyse ethics involving global health and development.
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy at McMaster University, a vibrant, research-oriented department offering courses of study leading to the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. We embrace a variety of approaches to philosophical study and consider the breadth of our faculty expertise to be one of the advantages of our degree programs. Our research and teaching strengths include both continental and analytical perspectives, legal and political philosophy and ethics as well as epistemology and metaphysics, and strength in the history of philosophy from ancient through modern to twentieth-century thought. Browse our site to find out more about the department and please contact us with any questions you may have.
"Moral Progress II: The Construction of Moral Norms" Abstract: This paper is the second of three on pragmatism and moral progress. The first, “Moral Progress I: Nothing Scoundrelous About Truth” argues that we need a conception of truth for morality and that a pragmatist account of truth is the right one... Read More about "Visiting Speaker – Cheryl Misak, November 29th, BSB 138 3:30 pm"
The McMaster University Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2020. Applicants must have an area of specialization in feminist philosophy, broadly construed to encompass feminist approaches to any area within philosophy, such as history, metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy and/or ethics, to name just a few possibilities. The areas of competence and all other areas of specialization are open. Read More about "Assistant Professor Tenure Track – Feminist Philosophy July 1, 2020"
The Department of Philosophy supports the efforts of CUPE 3906 to secure fair compensation and working conditions for our TAs and RAs in lieu, who are our valuable colleagues, and who serve an important role in the educational and research mission of our Department and the wider University. We hope to see a positive resolution that ensures a fair deal for McMaster workers, so that we can continue to deliver high-quality educational programs and research. Read More about "Department Statement of Support for CUPE Local 3906"
Graduates of philosophy programs perform better than peers on medicine, law school and other post graduate degree entrance exams. Read More about "Philosophy majors have bright careers ahead"
