KNOWLEDGE. JUSTICE. REASONING.
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
Call For Papers: Undergrad Conference
The Department of Philosophy invites students to submit high-quality papers for the upcoming Undergraduate Philosophy Conference. Students from groups typically underrepresented in Philosophy are particularly encouraged to submit. Papers written inside and outside courses are welcomed. Papers will be reviewed anonymously, with decisions sent out by early February.
Canadian Association for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Nicholas Dunn (Lethbridge) has co-founded, with Martina Orlandi (Trent), the new The Canadian Association for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (CAPAI) / Association canadienne pour la philosophie de l’intelligence artificielle (ACPIA). Check out the association's website here or by clicking 'Learn More' below.
Colloquium: Jason Breen
Jason Breen (University of Lethbridge) will be giving a Department of Philosophy Colloquium on Monday, November 24 at 12:30PM in room B716 (University Hall), on "When to Swipe Left on AI: Testing LLMs against Aristotle’s criteria for true friendship". Everyone is welcome.