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An Interview with Dr. Richard Kim
Dr. Richard Kim is an assistant professor in the Philosophy department at Loyola University Chicago. The following is the first interview in a series conducted by Ciaran Rhys, Ph.D. student in the Philosophy department.
Fall 2019 Undergraduate Course Offerings
Here are the full descriptions for all of the 200- and 300-level courses being offered by the Philosophy Department in Spring 2019. Contact Brandon Morgan-Olsen (bmorganolsen@luc.edu) with any questions.
Announcing the 2019 John F. Grant, MD Award Competition
The 2019 John F. Grant, MD Award will be awarded to two Undergraduate Junior or Senior Philosophy students who have a special, demonstrated interest in studying health care ethics. Click the title for more details and the application form.
Undergraduate Conference 2019
Announcing the second annual Loyola undergraduate philosophy conference! This public conference, sponsored by the Loyola philosophy department, will feature the work of Loyola undergraduate philosophers as well as their peers in other Chicago-area institutions and will take place on March 30, 2019, on Lakeshore campus.
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John F. Grant Lecture from Prof. Celeste Watkins-Hayes
This year's John F. Grant Lecture has been set for March 21st at 4PM in Life Science Building 142. Our speaker this year is Prof. Celeste Watkins-Hayes from Northwestern University, and the title of her talk is, "Remaking a Life: How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality." There will be a reception, and refreshments will be provided. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Painting with a Broad Stroke a talk by Dr. Myisha Cherry
The Loyola Philosophy department invites you to a talk by Dr. Myisha Cherry, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside.
Philosophy Faculty Debate: Aristotle vs. Kant
Dr. Naomi Fisher & Dr. Richard Kim Present: Aristotle vs. Kant (on the Ultimate Moral Foundation)
Yemen: Where is the UN Security Council?
An article by Dr. Joy Gordon published in Le Monde Diplomatique.
Apply to PIKSI summer institutes!
PIKSI is now accepting applications from undergraduate students and graduate assistants! PIKSI summer institutes are designed to encourage undergraduates from groups traditionally underrepresented in philosophy to consider future study of philosophy. Click through for more information.
Undergraduate Spring 2019 Course Offerings
Here are the full descriptions for all of the 200- and 300-level courses being offered by the Philosophy Department in Spring 2019. Contact Brandon Morgan-Olsen (bmorganolsen@luc.edu) with any questions.
Apply to the Minorities and Philosophy Mentorship Program
Undergraduates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply to the Philosophy Department’s Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) mentorship program! Students will be paired with a graduate student mentor and have the oppportunity to participate in MAP events.
Critical Theory and Crisis: An Interview with Dr. David Ingram
The Association of Graduate Students in Philosophy (AGSP) speaks with Dr. Ingram about his new book, revolution and reform, critical theory, and his forthcoming work.
Drew Thompson awarded Schmitt fellowship
Congratulations to PhD candidate Drew Thompson for receiving a Schmitt fellowship for next academic year (2018-19).
David Atenasio awarded Mellon/ACLS fellowship
Congratulations to PhD candidate David Atenasio for receiving a Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Congratulations 2018 PhD graduates!
These are two of the recent PhD graduates from the May Commencement ceremony. Above: Dr. Daniele Manni with supervisor Dr. Mark Waymack and Dr. Sean Petranovich with supervisor Dr. Hanne Jacobs
Robert E. Rubin: Philosophy Prepared Me for a Career in Finance and Government
Former Secretary of the Treasury explains how taking a Philosophy course and conversations about existentialism during his time at Harvard had a profound impact on him and his career.
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
This public conference, sponsored by the Loyola philosophy department, will feature the work of 31 of our standout Chicago-area undergraduate students, who are all currently hard at work (with the help of their grad student mentors) fine-tuning their presentations on various topics from Aquinas to Zygote modification--and everything in between!
“To Improve The Quality Of Instruction In Philosophy At All Levels” - A Workshop presented by The American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)
Participants will read some of the best literature regarding how learning happens, how to design maximally effective courses, and how to improve classroom practice.
Philosophy & Food Undergraduate Event: "Should We Artificially Extend Human Lives?"
Discuss a philosophical question | EAT free food! DATE: Wednesday, February 28th LOCATION: Crown Center 530 TIME: 12:30-1:30pm All are invited and welcome. Feel free to come late/leave early.