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.
Postdoc Opportunity: Join Our Department!
Dr. Susan Dieleman (Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership) is offering a full-time, postdoctoral fellowship, with a focus on social and political trust and distrust, deliberation and political rhetoric, polarization, and public philosophy. The position starts July 1 or September 1 2025, and the application deadline is May 23 2025. For more details or to apply, click here.
News and Upcoming Events
Dieleman on Dis/trust and Civil Disobedience at U of C
Dr. Susan Dieleman was the Invited Keynote speaker at the University of Calgary Department of Philosophy 2025 Graduate Graduate Philosophy Conference: 'Justice in an Unequal World' on May 1-2 2025. Her talk was on "Dis/trust as the starting point for a non-ideal theory of civil disobedience".
Connor Leflar on "Reproductive Rights and Historical Wrongs" at U of C
Our MA student Connor Leflar represented the University of Lethbridge at the University of Calgary Department of Philosophy 2025 Graduate Graduate Philosophy Conference on May 2 2025. He presented on "Reproductive Rights and Historical Wrongs: Examining the Moral Tension Between Pro-Choice Feminism and Disability Advocacy".
Dieleman on Canadian Patriotism
"Canadians are more patriotic than ever amid Trump’s trade war — but it’s important not to take national pride too far": the title of a new piece by Susan Dieleman published in The Conversation. Check it out here or by clicking 'Learn More' below.