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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Contract Instructor Opportunities: Summer 2025

Contract Instructor Opportunities Summer 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 and other... More

Monday, December 9, 2024

Fall 2024 Exam Information

Fall term final examinations and fall/winter course mid-term examinations take place Monday, December 9 to Saturday, December 21,... More

Monday, December 9, 2024

Congratulations on a Great Semester and Best Wishes for Final Exams!

As we near the end of the semester, we want to take a moment to recognize all of your hard work and accomplishments over the past months. Your dedication, creativity, and perseverance have truly made this semester one to celebrate! With final exams just around the corner, we know this can be a busy,... More

Monday, December 2, 2024

Pathy Foundation Fellowship

TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY: ONE YEAR. ONE PROJECT. $50,000. The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful... More

Friday, November 29, 2024

Giving Tuesday

Save the date for December 3 as our community comes together to celebrate Giving Tuesday for the 12th consecutive year. This year, there will be a total of $100,000 in matching incentive funds available through our Giving Tuesday... More

Friday, November 29, 2024

In case you missed it!

Welcome to our Fall 2024 Departmental recap! Here you’ll find highlights from Fall 2024; from groundbreaking research grants to a successful colloquium series, our community continues to thrive with academic excellence and philosophical inquiry. Dive in to catch up on what’s been happening! Professor Jay Drydyk Awarded SSHRC Insight Grant... More

Monday, November 25, 2024

Thank You for Celebrating World Philosophy Day with us!

On behalf of the Carleton University Philosophy Department, EPAF Program, and the 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. We are particularly grateful to our distinguished... More

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Mikayla Brown Announced as Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary Recipient

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that undergraduate student Mikayla Brown has been selected as the recipient of the Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary for 2024. This bursary, valued at $4,000, is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate female student majoring in Philosophy at Carleton University. The Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary... 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

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