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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

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

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