Department of Philosophy
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
Conference: MAiD at Ten
The Applied Ethics Lab and the Department of Philosophy will be hosting a conference, MAiD at Ten: Lessons from Canada's First Decade, on October 30-31. To register to attend in-person or virtually, click here.
Reading Group on Politics and Truth
The CTCE Lab invites participants for a reading group on Michael Patrick Lynch's (University of Connecticut) On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy Demands It this Fall Term. Email susan.dieleman@uleth.ca to get the zoom link and for details.
Stevens on New Books Podcast
Kat Stevens appeared on the New Books in Critical Theory podcast to discuss her recent book The Ethics of Argumentation. You can listen on Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts.