Submit News Monday, November 24, 2025World Philosophy Day 2025On 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... MoreFriday, November 14, 2025Apply Today: Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary... MoreWednesday, October 29, 2025Apply 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... MoreTuesday, October 21, 2025Graduate Studies FairAre 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... MoreThursday, October 9, 2025Apply 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... MoreThursday, September 18, 2025Fall 2025 Colloquium SeriesWe 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... MoreMonday, September 8, 2025Welcome 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... MoreThursday, July 3, 2025Seventh International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in LifeCongratulations 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... MoreTuesday, June 24, 2025Philosophy Students Awarded Senate MedalsThe 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... MoreMonday, June 23, 2025Congratulations 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... MoreFriday, May 9, 2025Congratulations 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:... MoreFriday, April 25, 2025Accepting Late Applications for the MA Philosophy ProgramAttention 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... MoreThursday, April 24, 2025Contract Instructor Opportunities: Fall/Winter 2025-26Please note all of our positions have now been filled. Contract Instructor Opportunities Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 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... MoreTuesday, April 8, 2025Wishing you a successful end of the Winter 2025 term!Today is the last day of the Winter 2025 term! We are now entering the final exam period, from Friday, April 11 to Saturday, April 26 (no exams are scheduled between April 18 and April 21). Carleton University encourages you to take advantage of the mental health services and academic advising resources available as... MoreTuesday, April 1, 2025Professor Vida Panitch Receives FASS Research Excellence AwardThe Philosophy Department is proud to announce that Professor Vida Panitch was awarded a prestigious FASS Research Excellence Award for her project on "Parts and Labour: The Political Philosophy of Human Commodification." The award was handed out at the 2025 FASS vin d'honneur, which is an annual celebration of the teaching and research... MoreFriday, March 28, 2025In Memoriam: Steven DavisSteven Davis, a former faculty member in the Philosophy department at Carleton University, passed away in Montreal on February 28th, 2025. He was in his late 80s, and is survived by his wife, Lysiane Gagnon, longtime columnist for La Presse and the Globe and Mail. Steven had a long and distinguished academic career, teaching at... MoreFriday, March 14, 2025Thank you for joining us at the Annual Graduate Conference in Ethics and Public Affairs!On behalf of the Ethics and Public Affairs program and Department of Philosophy at Carleton University, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended and contributed to the success of our recent conference and colloquium lecture. Your active participation and discussions truly made the event a memorable one. A special... MoreTuesday, March 11, 2025Summer 2025 Course OfferingsCheck out our Summer 2025 course offerings! Registration will open on March 20th for degree students - please view your time ticket in Carleton Central. If you face any issues registering, contact the Departmental Administrator, Lauren Wells-McGregor. Early Summer (May/June) PHIL 1200 [0.5 credit]: The Meaning of Life Scheduled in the Early Summer... MoreWednesday, March 5, 2025In case you missed it: Meet Philosophy undergraduate student Jack Ragan!In case you missed it: Meet Philosophy undergraduate student Jack Ragan, and learn more about Philosophy at Carleton... MoreFriday, February 14, 2025Happy Family Day Long WeekendHappy Family Day long weekend from all of us in the Philosophy Department! Please note our offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30 am. As we celebrate this day dedicated to family, we encourage you all to take the time to cherish and enjoy... MoreMonday, January 20, 2025Apply Now for the Master of Arts in PhilosophyAttention 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... MoreTuesday, January 7, 2025Winter 2025 Dates and DeadlinesWelcome back to a brand new semester! Please be sure to check out the universities dates and deadlines page to stay up to date on all current registration... MoreThursday, December 19, 2024Meet Philosophy undergraduate student Jack Ragan!Meet Philosophy undergraduate student Jack... MoreThursday, December 19, 2024What’s Open and Closed this Holiday BreakCarleton University will be closed for the holiday season from Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, inclusive. The university will reopen on Friday, Jan. 3,... MoreThursday, December 12, 2024Contract Instructor Opportunities: Summer 2025Contract 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... MoreMonday, December 9, 2024Fall 2024 Exam InformationFall term final examinations and fall/winter course mid-term examinations take place Monday, December 9 to Saturday, December 21,... MoreMonday, December 9, 2024Congratulations 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,... MoreMonday, December 2, 2024Pathy Foundation FellowshipTWO 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... MoreFriday, November 29, 2024Giving TuesdaySave 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... MoreFriday, November 29, 2024In 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... MoreMonday, November 25, 2024Thank 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... MoreThursday, November 21, 2024Mikayla Brown Announced as Phyllis Mary Putt Bursary RecipientThe 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... MoreFriday, November 15, 2024Winter 2025 Graduate SeminarsAs 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... MoreThursday, November 14, 2024Dates and Deadlines for Winter 2025As 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... MoreTuesday, November 5, 2024World Philosophy Day – November 21st... MorePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 6 Next » Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/philosophy/?p=2009