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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Protected: Course Outline Request: Winter 2025

Please use the form below to upload your course outlines for Winter 2025, no later than Monday, December 16th at 8:30 A.M. The Departmental Administrator will review each outline and send them to the Undergraduate Program Supervisor for approval before they are posted on our website. Course outlines must be available to registered students... More

Friday, November 15, 2024

Winter 2025 Graduate Seminars

As you begin to look forward at the Winter semester, look no further than the Philosophy Winter 2025 Seminars! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Iva Apostolova PHIL 5000 – Issues in Philosophy of Memory The main objective of the course is to give a historical as well as topical overview of the rapidly gaining... More

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Dates and Deadlines for Winter 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we urge students to take a peak at the Academic Year Dates and Deadlines for Winter 2025. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming term, please contact: Undergraduate Administrator Departmental Administrator Lauren Wells-McGregor Graduate Administrator Nikki... More

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

World Philosophy Day – November 21st

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Professor Matheson published in the Canadian Philosophical Association’s journal

David Matheson has published an open-access article in the Canadian Philosophical Association's journal, Dialogue: A Naturalist's Defence of Meaning in Religious Pursuits. In the article, Professor Matheson tries to convince fellow secular philosophers to be more open to the suggestion that life's meaning can be found in the characteristic... More

Friday, October 11, 2024

Thanksgiving Office Closure

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to remind you that our office will be closed Monday, October 14th. During this time, services and support will be unavailable. We encourage you to take a well-deserved break, enjoy time with family and friends, and recharge for the remainder of the semester. We’re grateful to... More

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Professor Jay Drydyk Awarded SSHRC Insight Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Jay Drydyk who has just been awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant for his project on the Capability Theory of Justice. The project explores the “Capability Approach” to public policy and political philosophy, introduced by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. Central to this approach is the idea that social progress or advancement are... More

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Apply now: Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary ($4000)

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Friday, May 17, 2024

MA students defend Theses

We are thrilled to announce that four of our outstanding students have successfully defended their Master’s theses in Philosophy. This significant academic milestone is a testament to their hard work, intellectual rigor, and dedication to the field of philosophy. Emily Fallows Supervised by Professor Vida Panitch, Emily's thesis was titled,... More

Friday, April 26, 2024

Congratulations Philosophy Students!

As another academic year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the dedicated and passionate Philosophy students at Carleton University. Your commitment to exploring the depths of thought and engaging in critical inquiry has undoubtedly made this year a memorable and enriching experience. We... More

Friday, April 26, 2024

Contract Instructor Opportunities: Fall/Winter 2024-25

Contract Instructor Opportunities Fall 2024 / Winter 2025 Department of Philosophy, Carleton University Note:  The modality of these courses is determined by the University (in-person, online, or hybrid). Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit... More

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Summer 2024 Course Offerings

Check out our Summer 2024 course offerings! If you face any registration issues, please email rima.sanaallah@carleton.ca for assistance. Early Summer (May/June) PHIL 1200 [0.5 credit]: The Meaning of Life Scheduled in the Early Summer session (May/June), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm - 5:30pm Modality: In-person (not suitable for online students)... More

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