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What does it mean to live well? UBC students explore the philosophy of happiness

By combining philosophical inquiry with hands-on experiences, PHIL 104: Happiness encourages students to reconsider what happiness means and how it might be practiced, both inside and outside the classroom.

Sylvia Berryman featured on The Canadian Philosophy Show

Dr. Sylvia Berryman was recently interviewed on The Canadian Philosophy Show about her forthcoming book "Toxic Virtues and British Imperialism"

Four Philosophy researchers receive SSHRC grants

Congratulations to our faculty members whose research projects were awarded funding through the SSHRC Insight and Insight Development Grant competitions.

Welcoming back Dr. Jonathan Ichikawa as Department Head

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome back Dr. Jonathan Ichikawa, who returned to the role of Department Head on July 1, 2026.

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Event: Centre for Humanities AI Scholarship and Teaching (CHAISE) Launch Event

September 18, 2026

Green College Coach House

Philosophy Colloquium: Dr. Jack Beaulieu (University of Oxford)

September 25, 2026

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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