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Why Study Philosophy?
Philosophy develops critical reasoning skills, clarity in thought and language, and competence in synthesizing a good deal of information into a systematic, coherent picture. These abilities form a core part of the skill set for anyone who hopes to flourish in a complex, diverse, multicultural world.
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Northwestern University's Department of Philosophy presents Profe...
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Evanston
"Moral Worth: You Can’t Have it Both Ways” When is a person worthy of esteem for having done the right thing? One common philosopher...
Northwestern University's Department of Philosophy presents Hagop...
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Evanston
"Knowing Yourself, Knowing Your Vibe" A person's vibe refers to the way that person affects others through their presence--the overal...
Northwestern University's Department of Philosophy presents Profe...
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Evanston
"On How Hegel’s Science of Logic is and is not Presuppositionless" In the early pages of the Science of Logic, Hegel remarks that his...