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- An essay written by recent CS + Philosophy graduate Jonah Black titled “A Stoic Case for the Land Ethic,” was featured in Stance: An International Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. In his essay, Black “aims to show the intersection of... Read full story
- Whether you’re in engineering, business, the sciences, the arts, or social sciences, philosophy trains you to question assumptions, analyze problems from multiple angles, and communicate ideas clearly and concisely. By sharpening the intellectual tools you use in your primary field, philosophy... Read full story
- In his forthcoming book, “Idealization and the Moral Point of View: An Adam Smithian Account of Moral Reasons” (Oxford University Press), philosophy professor Nir Ben-Moshe explores the nature of moral judgment and moral reasons. Drawing on Adam Smith and contemporary debates in metaethics... Read full story
Living Well Online
Explore philosophical reflection on human happiness, flourishing, and virtue, with a focus on the challenge of living well in a digital age.
Current Controversies: Achievement and Games
Why should we think achievements are good, independent of any broader social or personal benefit? Why should games be important sources of satisfaction when they seem so trivial? Why should we—as many do—pride ourselves in our achievements in games?
Early Stoicism
An investigation into Ancient Greek Stoicism. We study the influences on the first Stoics and the Stoic theories of logic, physics, and ethics.
Michel Foucault
Understand the work of one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
Philosophy of Law and the State
Examine issues in the philosophy of law, such as the nature of law, law and morality, justice, liberty and authority, punishment, and legal responsibility.
Earn a certificate in the ethics of artificial intelligence
Employers are actively seeking employees who have experience grappling with the risks and ethical questions of artificial intelligence. The Ethics of AI Certificate teaches students the core skills and knowledge they need to understand how to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence while harnessing its benefits.
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