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Monday, November 24, 2025

World Philosophy Day 2025

On behalf of the Carleton University and University of Ottawa Philosophy Department, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended our World Philosophy Day event. Your participation made this gathering a truly enriching experience. Speakers included: Meena Krishnamurthy, Queen's University Professor and author of The Emotion of... More

Friday, November 14, 2025

Apply Today: Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Apply to the Pathy Foundation Fellowship!

One year. One project. $50,000. The Path for Changemakers. Applications for Cohort 11 of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open for two more weeks! This 12-month experiential learning program is designed for youth leaders who have an idea to strengthen their community. Each year, up to 12 Fellows receive: $50,000 in funding Comprehensive... More

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Graduate Studies Fair

Are you interested in learning more about our available graduate programs? Join us on Saturday, November 1st at the Carleton Graduate Studies Fair. This event will provide the opportunity to sit in on panel discussions focused on being a successful graduate student and research at the graduate level, as well as the opportunity to... More

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Apply Now for the Master of Arts in Philosophy!

Attention Aspiring Philosophers! Don't Miss Your Chance: Apply Now for the Master of Arts in Philosophy! Are you ready to embark on a journey of intellectual exploration and critical thinking? Carleton University invites passionate and inquisitive minds to apply for our esteemed master’s program! Why Choose Carleton?  Engage with a... More

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Fall 2025 Colloquium Series

We are excited to announce that our Colloquium series will begin on Friday, September 26th. This talk will be held in person between 1:30pm-3pm in RB 3110. We will be joined by Carleton University's Professor Kyla Bruff, who will be discussing her research titled, “How do we become the kind of people who do... More

Monday, September 8, 2025

Welcome to Fall 2025!

The Fall 2025 term has begun! We are excited to welcome 7 new MA Philosophy students, and great new cohort of undergraduate Philosophy students. We also welcome back all of our returning Ethics and Public Affairs PhD students. Course registration in full fall and fall/winter courses is open until September 16th. Check out available... More

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Seventh International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life

Congratulations to Professor David Matheson who planned and hosted the 7th International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life from June 25–27, 2025, marking a significant milestone as the first North American installment of this event. Over the course of three days, scholars from around the world engaged in philosophical discussions... More

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Philosophy Students Awarded Senate Medals

The Department of Philosophy is proud to congratulate the following Philosophy students on their outstanding achievements: Jeremy Garbe, (M.A. in Philosophy) for winning the Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Graduate Level; Valerie Giguere, (B.A. Honours in Psychology, Minor in Philosophy) Received a Senate Medal for... More

Monday, June 23, 2025

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Congratulations to our Undergraduate and M.A. Philosophy students graduating this spring, from all of us in the Department of Philosophy! Congratulations to our Spring 2025 Graduates!     Graduate Students Jeremy Garbe, M.A. in Philosophy, Received a Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement... More

Friday, May 9, 2025

Congratulations to Jeremy Garbe for a successful thesis defence!

We are excited to share that Jeremy Garbe has successfully defending his MA in Philosophy! Supervised by Professor Kyla Bruff, Jeremy's thesis was titled, 'The Limits of Existential Freedom: An Exploration of the Efficacy of Philosophical Literature in Existentialism'. Read more about his research below. Members of the examination board included:... More

Friday, April 25, 2025

Accepting Late Applications for the MA Philosophy Program

Attention Aspiring Philosophers! Don’t Miss Your Chance: Apply Now for the Master of Arts in Philosophy! The Department of Philosophy will continue to consider applications for the Fall 2025 term until we have reached capacity. Your complete application package will consist of the following: application form two letters of reference official... More

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