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The Philosophy Department at UConn is internationally recognized as a top place to do research in a wide variety of areas in philosophy.

The department is a leader in public philosophy, with members addressing topics such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, language and genocide, political epistemology, and shifting the geography of reason. Four peer-review journals are headquartered here: Journal of Philosophical Research, Philosophia, Philosophy and Global Affairs, and, as of 2023, Journal of the American Philosophical Association.

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30

Minors

100+

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Lewis Gordon, professor of philosophy, lectures at Storrs Hall on April 27, 2016. (/UConn Photo)

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Ruth Millikan, professor of philosophy, at a graduate seminar with her students.

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Michael Patrick Lynch, professor of philosophy and director of the UConn Humanities Institute, left, speaks during a panel discussion on the presidential election at an event held at the Hartford Public Library on Sept. 22, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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Department News

  • Lewis Gordon: The Honorable Shyne
    Congratulations to Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon on his appearance in Hulu’s new documentary, The Honorable Shyne. The movie follows Moses “Shyne” Barrow, and his journey from famous hip-hop artist to Belizean politician. Below is an excerpt from the film’s synopsis: This documentary provides an intimate look at Shyne’s personal evolution as he […]
    Posted on November 19, 2024
  • Lewis Gordon: Final Installment in Spectrum Series
    Check out the final installment on Spectrum's series on Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon's book, Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization. The final article, written by Maury Jackson, explores chapter seven of Gordon's book.
    Posted on November 18, 2024

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    20
    Brown Bag: Justin Yuan
    Manchester Hall
  • Nov
    20
    World Philosophy Day
    Manchester Hall

    In celebration of World Philosophy Day on Wednesday, November 21, the PGSA is delighted to invite you to a special Metaphilosophy Event. We welcome both faculty members and graduate students to join us in reflecting on and discussing fundamental questions about the nature and purpose of philosophy.

  • Nov
    21
    ECOM Spotlight Series: Victoria Clingan

    ECOM Spotlight Series 

    Dorit Bar-On is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: ECOM Spotlight Series: Victoria Clingan
    Time: Nov 21, 2024 12:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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