A new undergraduate philosophy series called Night Owls was covered on the front page of the Globe and Mail, which showcased a debate between Joseph Heath (University of Toronto) and Agnes Callard (University of Chicago). The article noted that philosophy at the University of Toronto has been able to maintain its popularity despite the societal trend to promote STEM courses and employment.
“Philosophy is teaching you how to actually think,” said Julia Nefsky, chair of the philosophy department at U of T Scarborough. “So it’s like a power combo with a technical field.”