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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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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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  • Lewis Gordon: Black Consciousness
    Check out Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon's recent interview on the Overthink podcast on Black Consciousness. The episode discusses Professor Gordon's book, Fear of Black Consciousness, as well as other works by race and philosophy scholars. 
    Posted on November 22, 2024
  • 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.
    Posted on November 19, 2024

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  • Dec
    4
    Brown Bag: Alexandra Stamson
    Manchester Hall

    This week’s seminar, entitled Epistemic Deserts, will be presented by Alexandra Stamson. This Brown Bag will be held in Manchester Hall Room 002.

  • Dec
    4
    Sociology Colloquium: Filiz Garip (Princeton)
    Homer Babbidge Library

    The Department of Sociology is excited to welcome Dr. Filiz Garip (Princeton University) to participate in our colloquium series. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.

  • Dec
    5
    ECOM Spotlight Series: Emily Myers

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