Philosophy Department : University of Rochester

Participants of the NE Regional Ethics Bowl - Fall 2017

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John Komdat receives the 2017 Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student

Awards

Asking questions, seeking answers

About PHL

Addressing theoretical and practical issues

Undergraduate Program

Applying philosophy to contemporary concerns

Philosophy Council

Majors & Minors

Philosophical issues addressed include both traditional and contemporary topics.

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Graduate Studies

Our small, close-knit PhD program facilitates close interaction among faculty and students.

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PHL for Pre-Law

Our courses explore philosophical issues that motivate the formulation and application of laws.

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Graduate Epistemology Conference

The 10th Biennial Graduate Epistemology Conference will be held November 9-10, 2018.

Keynote Speaker:
Jennifer Lackey (NW University)

Distinguished Alumni Speaker:
Kevin McCain (U of Alabama-Birmingham)

Call for Papers:
Due August 1, 2018

Philosophy Colloquium

Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm in Dewey 2110E

Speaker:
Alexandra Plakias (Hamilton College)
"Relativism: The most ecumenical metaethics?"

2018 Newsletter

Did you know?

A major in philosophy is also a valuable asset when combined with a major in political science, economics, or natural sciences such as biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and psychology.

The department’s course offerings provide an excellent foundation for graduate work in law and cognitive science, as well as in philosophy itself.

The philosophers in our department have a variety of specialties in philosophy and represent diverse philosophical perspectives.

Feature Story

An improbable route to Rochester, then Harvard

Growing up in Los Angeles, Matthew Lyskawa ’18 saw no purpose in school. But a teacher saw a spark and lit the fire that set Lyskawa on his journey, first to community college, then Rochester, and now to begin a doctoral program in philosophy at Harvard.

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Ninety-five percent of University of Rochester applicants are accepted into law school. That’s 19 percent higher than the national average.

Berkeley Prize

The Berkeley prize competition is an essay competition open to all philosophy professionals.

Winners receive a cash prize and a copy of the winning essay will be sent to the George Berkeley Library Study Center.

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Why PHL?

At Rochester, students can combine philosophy with another major. The writing and analytical skills our students learn supplement their interests in law, history, science, and more, while preparing them for graduate studies and careers.

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Student in front of a wall painting of Nelson Mandela and his famous quotes.

Values andEthics

Mind andNature

Garden sculpture in St. Petersburg, Russia.

History andTeaching

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