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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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Congratulations to Dr. Spencer Paulson, who successfully defended his dissertation, “Epistemic Reasons & Cognitive Self-Monitoring.”
Congratulations to Dr. Regina Hurley, who successfully defended her dissertation, “Inquiry Beyond the Answer-Seeking Conception: Redefining the Nature and Norms of Inquiry.”
Congratulations to Penny Deutscher for receiving the Humbolt Research Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Talamantez, who successfully defended her dissertation, “On the Nature and Significance of Political Respect."
Jennifer Lackey's book, Criminal Testimonial Injustice, won the 2024 North American Society for Social Philosophy Book Award.

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