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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Deadline Extended – CUPS writing opportunity: How do you think COVID-19 will change some area of philosophy?

CUPS wants to hear your ideas on how COVID will change some area of philosophy! Submissions will be reviewed and compiled on a website for department viewing. To give you some ideas, topics can include justice and equality, effects on science (vaccine research, ethics, etc.,), and obligation. We want to stress, however, that you're... More

Monday, January 25, 2021

Graduate Seminars for 2021-22

Check out a few of the seminars our department will offer for... More

Friday, January 15, 2021

Philippe-Antoine Hoyeck nominated as a 2020 Favourite Faculty Member

Congratulations to our wonderful contract instructor, Philippe-Antoine Hoyeck, who has been nominated as a 2020 Favourite Faculty Member. Carleton students in the residence community were asked to submit a nomination form for their overall favourite faculty member, and Phil was among those identified. Here is what students have said about him:... More

Thursday, December 3, 2020

CI Opportunities, Summer 2021

Contract Instructor Opportunities for Summer 2021 Note:  The University may require that all or part of these courses be delivered remotely, including online. 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 interested persons to teach the... More

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Main Office Closure

The main office for Philosophy will be closed for summer vacation, Wednesday July 29 to Friday, August 7 inclusive.  It will re-open on Monday, August 10.  If you require assistance during this time, please contact the following: For undergraduate students:  Prof. Frankel at melissa.frankel@carleton.ca For graduate students:  Prof. Koggel at... More

Monday, July 20, 2020

Som Cameron awarded Outstanding TA honourable mention!

Congratulations to our MA student, Som Cameron, who was recently recognized for his dedication and excellence in providing teaching support to our students.  Som received one of four honourable mentions in the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards for 2019-20. These awards and honourable mentions celebrate the contributions and support teaching... More

Monday, July 20, 2020

Philosophy’s Outstanding Undergraduate Students!

Congratulations to all our philosophy majors on your graduation! Senate Medal winners with High Distinction: Eddie Cai, BA Honours, Philosophy and Film Studies Bryce Gratton, BHum, Humanities and Philosophy, Minor in History Laura Polakova, BA Honours, Philosophy and Psychology Stephen Watson, BA Honours, Philosophy BA General: Matthieu... More

Friday, June 19, 2020

Registration Information for 2020-21

The following registration tips are provided by Prof. Frankel, Undergraduate Supervisor.     Dear all, In two weeks, on Thursday, July 2nd, registration will open on Carleton Central for returning students.  You can find information about the time-ticket schedule here: https://carleton.ca/registrar/registration/timeticket-information/ As... More

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Professor Joshua Shepherd awarded CIFAR funding

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that Professor Joshua Shepherd has received funding to support a project on 'The Functions of Consciousness,' in collaboration with Professor Robert Kentridge (University of Durham) and Professor Timothy Bayne (Monash University). The funding comes in the form of a Catalyst Grant through... More

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

First-Year Seminars

The department of Philosophy is pleased to offer three sections of brand new first-year seminar special topic courses, along with the always popular "Looking at Philosophy" seminar. Read about the advantages of taking a first-year seminar and what we've got on offer for... More

Friday, May 8, 2020

Congratulations MA Students!

Warm congratulations to William Languedoc, Dionysia (Sia) Mounouchos, and Samuel Labun for successfully defending their Master of Arts in Philosophy theses this Spring! Read more about their fascinating research below. Will Languedoc Will is now heading to York University to begin his PhD in the Fall. Sia Mounouchos Supervised by Professor David... More

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Service Excellence Award Nominations

We are proud to share that three members in the Department of Philosophy were nominated for a Service Excellence award in February. From left to right: Rima Sanaallah (Graduate Administrator), Professor Annie Larivée (Chair of the Department), Professor Christine Koggel (Graduate Supervisor), and Sandy Kirkpatrick (Departmental Administrator).... More

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