The 2020 Underrepresented Philosophy Conference aims to spotlight and lend esteem to philosophy and philosophers underrepresented (or otherwise maligned) within the discipline and in the academy at large.
"Who should run society? Should the society be run by 'the elites', or those who wield power without adhering to the general will of the people? Or should society be run as the majority of people want it to be run, in a more 'populist' spirit? Should decision-making be restricted ... Read More
The inaugural Ontario High School Ethics Bowl is a collaborative and competitive event at which teams of students analyze and discuss ethical dilemmas.
The 12th Annual Toronto Workshop in Ancient Philosophy explores Platonic metaphysics with 12 international speakers and commentators.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Brian Burkhart, Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma presents "Indigenizing from the land." March 24, 2020 1:30pm KNL1220 Open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Contact Owen Ware (owen.ware@utoronto.ca) for details.
Caspar Hare, a professor of Philosophy at MIT, has main professional interests in ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. His recent work has sought to bring ideas about practical rationality and metaphysics to bear on issues in normative ethics and epistemology.
Have your questions about applying to graduate school answered by a panel of experts.
Wondering where your degree will take you after graduation? U of T's Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) help you explore your options. A panel of successful philosophy professionals, alumni, and peers will discuss their U of T education, the value of their degree, and their pursuit of successful careers in the ... Read More
Get a taste of the latest undergraduate research in philosophy at the 2021 Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Talia Mae Bettcher, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at California State University, Los Angeles.
We are celebrating and paying tribute to our colleague, teacher, and friend Wayne Sumner for his 80th birthday.
Ryerson University is hosting a conference in honor of Bernard Katz's retirement. Please see the Ryerson event page for a full schedule of speakers and abstracts. Bernard D. Katz worked in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto from 1976 until his retirement in 2021. This conference is ... Read More
Cian Dorr is Professor of Philosophy at New York University, having taught previously at Oxford University and the University of Pittsburgh. His areas of interest include metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of physics. This talk will be based upon joint work with Jake Nebel and Jake Zuehl. Talk ... Read More
