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Philosophy

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Why Study Philosophy?

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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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Apr
30
2025
PHILFEST - Philosophy Honors NIght

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Evanston

PHILFest is an opportunity for us to celebrate our philosophy honors students. Each candidate will present their research, followed by ...

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Jennifer Lackey elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Hao Liang, who successfully defended her dissertation, “Limits of Individual Autonomy – A Social Version of Ethical Constitutivism.”
Congratulations to Dr. Kasey Hettig-Rolfe, who successfully defended his dissertation, “The Transcendental Deduction: A Methodological Reading.”

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