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Philosophy Colloquium – Professor Kristin Andrews (York University): ‘Societies of the Wild’

Title: ‘Societies of the Wild’ Abstract: Since Aristotle, animals were thought to be innately endowed with their skills and social structures.  That view is being transformed with a growing understanding that all animals have things to learn, and they can only learn these things from others. From research on chimpanzee cultural differences to the discovery […]

Philosophy Alumni Night

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with Philosophy alumni and discover how you can kickstart your career with a Philosophy degree! At Philosophy Alumni Night, hear from alumni with diverse careers. The evening starts with a panel discussion with faculty and alumni, followed by a Q&A. It will conclude with a casual networking session. […]

Mary Mothersill Lecture – Professor Hannah Kim (University of Arizona): ‘Fiction without Mimesis: A Comparative Philosophy of Fiction’

Title: ‘Fiction without Mimesis: A Comparative Philosophy of Fiction’ Abstract: Is “fiction” a transhistorical and transcultural concept? Gregory Currie (2014) says yes. In this talk, I argue that we ought to be skeptical of such a universal notion of fiction because “fiction” is a concept that responds to a philosophical culture’s given metaphysical framework. Observing how classical […]

Philosophy Talk – Professor Mariam Thalos: “Reasoning in Context”

Title: “Reasoning in Context” Abstract: The concept of intelligence has been difficult to get one’s arms around. Surprisingly, the same can also be said of a wide-scope conception of reasoning. This talk aims at shedding some light on that concept, with emphasis on reasoning for practical life. This will put us in a better position […]

Interspecies Sociality Workshop

Human and nonhuman life thrives in virtue of its interconnectedness. Birds fly in great swathes, cheetahs in the San Diego Zoo are paired up with dog companions, rescued farm animals often form deep and lasting bonds, and even many plants share nutrients through fungal networks. In the case of humans, interspecies connection has been shown […]