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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.

Lewis Gordon: Delivered African Studies Review Distinguished Lecture at Annual ASA Meeting
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon delivered the African Studies Review Distinguished Lecture, titled “Fanon’s African Dream,” at the annual meeting of the African Studies Association (ASA) in late November 2025. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations!
Posted on January 30, 2026

Lynne Tirrell: Featured in El Confidential
Professor Lynne Tirrell has been interviewed by El Confidential, an online Spanish newspaper, about the rhetoric of the current US regime. The article is titled “Miedo y sangre en Mineápolis: “ICE va a por ciudadanos americanos”. The Philosophy Department wishes to extend our congratulations to Professor Tirrell!
Posted on January 29, 2026

Lewis Gordon: Featured in PBS Documentary “Family Recipe: Jewish American Style.”
Professor Lewis Gordon has been featured in the PBS documentary “Family Recipe: Jewish American Style.” Congratulations, Professor Gordon!
Posted on December 17, 2025

CLAS Appoints Associate Deans Focused on Student and Faculty Success

Professors Diane Quinn and Manuela Wagner begin new roles in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this fall. In a recent joint conversation, they reflected on their paths to leadership and shared their priorities for the year ahead.

Philosophy Department

Phone:	(860) 486-4416
E-mail:	philosophy@uconn.edu
Address:	University of Connecticut Department of Philosophy 344 Mansfield Road, Unit 1054 Storrs, CT 06269-1054