Published: December 2, 2015
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate, UTSC
The Association of Philosophy Students (APS) has kindly organized review sessions for some UTSC (Scarborough campus) undergraduate courses. These review sessions will be led by the instructor or one of the TAs appointed to the course. All registered students are welcome to attend — no sign-up required! 1. PHLB50H3: Symbolic … Read More
Published: October 23, 2015
Posted In: General, Graduate, In the News, Undergraduate
An interesting article for those considering the merits of a philosophy degree.
Published: September 24, 2015
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate, UTSC
Welcome back UTSC Students! Are you taking a Philosophy course this Semester? Come to our Social (Meet and Greet) on Wednesday September 30th in PO102 – Philosophy Lounge. It will be a great chance for you to get to know some of your professors as well as other students interested … Read More
Published: February 5, 2015
Posted In: General, Graduate, In the News, Undergraduate
Which disciplines in the humanities have the highest earning potential? The results might surprise you.
Published: January 30, 2015
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate
The Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute is designed to encourage undergraduate students from under-represented groups to consider future study in the field of philosophy. PIKSI will emphasize the on-going project of greater inclusiveness that is transforming the discipline, inviting students to be participants in the conversation. Transportation to … Read More
Published: January 21, 2015
Posted In: Announcements, General, Graduate, Undergraduate
Philosophy is more than a scholarly pursuit, and the philosophy department is making it known. Toronto is now teaming up with Wi-Phi, an open access philosophy site that aims to increase the role of philosophy in the public realm. Started in 2013 by PhD students Gaurav Vazirani (Yale) and Damien … Read More
Published: January 7, 2015
Posted In: Announcements, General, Graduate, In the News, Undergraduate
The Guide to Graduate Programs in Philosophy, originally published biennially until the early 2000s, was relaunched in 2012 as an annual online resource by the American Philosophical Association . The guide compiles data on both doctoral and master’s degree programs in philosophy at institutions throughout the US and Canada, offering … Read More
Published: November 20, 2014
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate
Due to inclement weather, Prof. Bennett is unable to be here for World Philosophy Day. The department is planning on rescheduling the event in the not-so-distant future. Please stay tuned.
Published: July 31, 2014
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate
Noesis, the UofT Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy, has just released a new issue for the 2013-2014 academic years. Copies are available in the department office.
Published: July 20, 2013
Posted In: Announcements, General, Graduate, Undergraduate
Congratulations to Franz Huber and Jonathan Weisberg! They have just launched Ergo, a new general online philosophy journal. The journal is entirely open access and is accepting submissions on all philosophical topics and from all philosophical traditions. This includes, among other things: history of philosophy, work in both the analytic and continental traditions, as … Read More
Published: April 22, 2013
Posted In: General, Undergraduate, UTSC
The UTSC (Scarborough campus) Department of Philosophy’s first year enhancement program, “Bring Reason to Life” was brought to life in Julia Nefky’s PHLA11 course. It featured an in-class debate between Prof. Andrew Seppielli and Prof. Russ Shafer-Landau (Univ. of Wisconsin – Madison), followed by a luncheon in the philosophy department … Read More
Published: April 2, 2012
Posted In: Announcements, Undergraduate, UTSC
The sixth annual UTSC undergraduate conference was held on March 9, 2013 and was a great success. The keynote speaker was Professor Angelika Kratzer from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The undergraduate speakers were Osasha Fertal (Agnes Scott College), Antoine Jean-Bressani (McGill University), Janet Kwon (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Benny … Read More
