KNOWLEDGE. JUSTICE. REASONING.

Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

Philosophy investigates fundamental questions about the nature of reality—about the universe as a whole, human beings, society, science, and morality. These questions underlie and unify the sciences and humanities. Philosophers explore deep theoretical, practical, and moral issues that do not easily fit into more specialized disciplines. Philosophy students learn about the basic intellectual foundations of our political, social, and legal systems, and of modern science and technology.  Philosophy will challenge you with its reflective and critical approach to important, often puzzling questions about truth, knowledge, justice, the universe, and everything in between.

News and Upcoming Events

Informal Logic: The Next 50 Years

Workshop: Informal Logic

Join us for a workshop, "Informal Logic: The Next 50 Years", May 4-5 2026, to celebrate the move of the journal Informal Logic from the University of Windsor to the University of Lethbridge. Invited speakers include Scott Aikin (Vanderbilt), John Casey (Northeastern Illinois), Michael Baumtrog (Toronto Metropolitan), and Beth Innocenti (Kansas). Details to come!

Jakub Prus

Workshop: The Cracovian Debate Format

Jakub Pruś (Ignatianum University in Cracow) will lead a workshop for learning the Cracovian debate format he co-developed on January 21 from 1:00-2:30PM. A full Cracovian debate will be held for a live audience on January 22 at 4:00PM. Students interested in debate, philosophy, ethics, or critical thinking are encouraged to participate. No prior debate experience required. To sign up, email katharina.stevens@uleth.ca.

Arguing for Sport

Workshop: Arguing for Sport

Join us for the Arguing For Sport Online Workshop on January 23 2026 from 9:30AM - 5:00PM MST. Five presenters and graduate student commentators have been selected to present. The workshop will be held on Zoom and can be joined by clicking here.

Stories

Faculty of Arts & Science (Arts) Gold Medal Winner Joseph Dyck

For Faculty of Arts & Science (Arts) Gold Medal Winner Joseph Dyck, returning to university as a mature student wasn’t just a career shift — it was a leap of hope.
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Shining Student Cameron Bluekens

Meet Cameron Bluekens, a dedicated Bachelor of Arts student majoring in philosophy at the University of Lethbridge. Through curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to explore new ideas, Cameron has navigated an evolving academic journey …
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Dr. David Balcarras joins ULethbridge with new perspectives on language and thought

Dr. David Balcarras recently joined the University of Lethbridge's Department of Philosophy, drawn by a shared commitment to liberal education and a curiosity about the nature of language and thought.
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