Friday, July 16, 2021

EPAF PhD Student Wins Prestigious 2021 Vanier Scholarship

Andréanne Veillette, an incoming PhD student in Ethics and Public Affairs (EPAF), says she could hardly believe it when she found out that she had won a Vanier Graduate Student Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to Canadian PhD students who conduct exceptional research. It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during... More

Thursday, July 1, 2021

New Departmental Administrator

Dear colleagues, dear philosophy students, I couldn't be more thrilled to share the news that, as of July 1st, we have a new permanent Departmental Administrator. Her name is Rima Sanaallah, you all know her, and you also know that the department could not be in more capable hands! In her role as Graduate... More

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Farewell, Sandy!

Congratulations to our beloved Departmental Administrator, Sandy Kirkpatrick, on her retirement! Sandy began her journey with the Department of Philosophy in August 2005. She is well known for her hard work, dedication, and care for the Carleton community. These qualities led to multi-Service Excellence Award nominations and earned her the... More

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

New CUPS President elected: Clara Potworowski

Congratulations to Clara Potworowski who has been elected as the new President of CUPS.  Clara will be working with CUPS’s largest executive team to date, and has already begun planning for the 2021/22 school year. She is keen to collaborate with faculty and students as we transition back to in-person events. A big thank you... More

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Ozan Gurcan, first student in Ethics and Public Affairs to successfully defend Ph.D.

Many congratulations to Ozan Gurcan, the first student in the Ethics and Public Affairs Programs to successfully defend his Ph.D. on May 12, 2021. Ozan joined the Ethics and Public Affairs program at Carleton University in Fall of 2016 after completing a BSc in Biomedical Science (with minor in Applied Ethics) and an MA... More

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

First year M.A. student, Ian MacLean-Evans, awarded SSHRC fellowship

Congratulations to our first year M.A. student Ian MacLean-Evans, who has won a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council fellowship, as well as an Ontario Graduate Scholarship, for his work on Spinoza, critical suicide research, and oppressed members of society. We are CU proud! For more information on Ian’s research on Spinoza,... More

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Congratulations to Kay Wagg, winner of the CUPS Essay Contest

The Carleton University Philosophy Society held an Essay Contest on the topic of 'how COVID-19 will change some area of philosophy'. Congratulations to Kay Wagg, winner of the CUPS Essay Contest, who wrote her essay on 'The Redefinition of Casual Normative ethics through Empathetic Choice Under... More

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Welcome Kyla Bruff!

Happy news!  Our recruitment process earlier this this year was successful, and we are pleased to announce that Kyla Bruff will be joining our department on August 1st of this year! Having Kyla with us also opens a variety of new opportunities for graduate supervision. She will be delighted to supervise research on German... More

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

Rima Sanaallah Departure

For a year now, Rima Sanaallah has been an integral part of our department. She is leaving us on Friday to take on a permanent position at Carleton's NPSIA as PhD and Website Administrator.  While with us, Rima made an important contribution to the life of our department. She will be missed by all. Congratulations... 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

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Important Notice: COVID-19

Following the advice of Ottawa Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Carleton University has closed all non-essential services. During this time, the Department of Philosophy will be operating online, and staff will be working remotely. For support, please contact... More

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Working Remotely

Hello from the Department of Philosophy to you! While we can't meet in person, we are thankful for today's resources that help us get together virtually in order to make things happen and get things done! Best wishes from us to you.... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

One-Year Term Appointment

  Field of Specialization: Philosophy of Mind; Information Ethics; Mind, World and knowledge; Introductory Philosophy Academic Unit: Philosophy Category of Appointment: One Year Term Rank/Position Title: Instructor I Start Date: August 1, 2020 Closing Date: July 31, 2021 About the Position: The Department of Philosophy invites applications... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Winter Contract Instructor Opportunity

Late Posting Note:  The University will require all courses to be delivered online. The following course is subject to final budgetary approval. 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 following... More

Monday, April 13, 2020

Summer Course Offerings 2020

As we continue to navigate the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, all summer courses will be offered online and through other methods of distance learning. We wanted to communicate this information as soon as possible so that teaching staff and students could plan accordingly.  In order to give our departments and faculties time to appropriately... More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The philosophy offices are closed until further notice, but we are readily available in our new virtual offices! You can reach us in the following ways: By phone: Dial 613-520-2110 and your call will be forwarded to Sandy.  If you leave a voicemail, your call will be returned promptly. By email: Graduate student related... More

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Professors Myrto Mylopoulos and Joshua Shepherd Granted Tenure

The Department of Philosophy is proud to share that our valued colleagues, Myrto Mylopoulos and Joshua Shepherd, have been granted tenure! Professor Mylopoulos was appointed to Carleton in 2015, and Professor Shepherd in 2017. Since then, they have made very valuable contributions to the University and we wish them continued success in their... More

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Call for Papers: Journal of Global Ethics Special Issue

Relational Theory: Implications and Applications Guest Editors Ami Harbin (Department of Philosophy, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA); Jennifer Llewellyn (Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada); and Christine Koggel (Department of Philosophy, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada). Journal of Global Ethics -... More

Friday, February 7, 2020

Professor Myrto Mylopoulos Nominated for Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of the Vice President (Research and International) jointly held a nomination process to recognize 7 outstanding Graduate Student Mentors at Carleton University. Prof. Mylopoulos was among the 41 faculty members who were nominated by graduate students, staff, and/or faculty. These... More

Friday, October 4, 2019

Undergrad News!

Congratulations to Saleha Anwer!  This outstanding third-year philosophy student has won a FASS Undergraduate Summer Research Internship for her project  "How does Humour Function Philosophically as a Means to Approach the “Truth”?: Donald Trump, Late Night Comedy, and the Limits of... More

Friday, September 20, 2019

Professor Contessa awarded Insight Development Grant

Professor Gabriele Contessa has been awarded an Insight Development Grant by SSHRC for his project  "The Responsibilities of Economists as Public Experts". ... More

Friday, September 13, 2019

Professor Joshua Shepherd named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar

We are proud to report that one of our own, Professor Joshua Shepherd, has been named in the 2019-2021 cohort of the prestigious CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program!  This achievement marks the second time in the university's history that a Carleton scholar receives this distinction. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program supports... More

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Professor Jay Drydyk at Human Development and Capability Association Conference

Department of Philosophy Professor Jay Drydyk was busy at the 2019 conference of the Human Development and Capability Association in London (UK), contributing to a two-day summer school on the capability approach and a half-day workshop on development ethics (based on the Handbook of Development Ethics that he co-edited).  He also gave a... More

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Retiree Philosophy graduand awarded Governor General’s Silver Medal

Congratulations to Anne McKay on her outstanding achievements. Having graduated in November with a BA in Philosophy and awarded the Chancellor’s Medal at that time, McKay is now the recipient of the Governor General’s Silver Medal which is only awarded during Spring Convocation. We are CU proud! Read the rest of the article by Ellen... More

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