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Philosophy faculty will present work at University of Neuchâtel

Dr. Scott Hill, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will present his paper, “Against Strawsonian Motivations for AI Explainability,” to the University of Neuchâtel in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Oct. 1. Abstract: “Consider The Explainability Thesis according to which the use of…

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Join public talk from philosophy’s colloquium series

The Department of Philosophy invites the campus community to a talk from Drs. David and Deborah Soles titled “Considerations on Loyalty” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room. The talk is part of philosophy’s colloquium series and is open to all at no additional charge. The abstract for the talk: At the moment allusions …

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Life experience, philosophy class change student's path

Life experience, philosophy class change student's path Emily Lopez, media intern Friday, June 11, 2021 12:18:51 PM PDT Senior Erick Cruz is no stranger to overcoming tough obstacles. After immigrating to the United States from Parral, Mexico, Cruz gained permanent residency at the age of 6. Cruz graduated from high school in 2008, and decided to work hard…

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Philosophy Department hosts John Symons, philosopher of technology from KU, for talk Dec. 7 in 261 RSC

The Philosophy Department welcomes John Symons, philosopher of technology from KU, for a talk entitled “How will AI change science?” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 7 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

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Philosophy Department announces Distinguished Speaker Series

The Philosophy Department Distinguished Speaker Series will this year host Dr. Kathryn Tabb from Bard College, for two talks: “Reasoning with the Mad: on Charles Darwin’s strange debt to John Locke.” 3:30 p.m. today.“John Locke on punishment.” 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Both events will be online, free, and open to the public. Email…

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Philosophy of Sex and Love course available

The Philosophy of Sex and Love is available for the fall 2021 semester at Wichita State. The course offers a comparative approach to philosophical traditions of the east and the west, from ancient to contemporary. It also examines the ethical, metaphysical and conceptual dimensions of sex and love, familial relationships, gender roles and friendship. The…

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Call for student research: Shocker Philosophy Conference

Faculty are encouraged to ask their students who’ve developed research on any philosophical topic to participate in the Shocker Philosophy Conference. Interdisciplinary work with philosophical content is welcome. Ethics and social justice Aesthetics and art theory Biases, fallacies, ways of knowing Global perspectives on how to live Sustainability and…

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Professor Boyle's Distinguished Lectures March 23 and March 24

Professor Boyle's Distinguished Lectures March 23 and March 24 Department of Philosophy 03/07/2023 01:37:44 PM Professor Deborah Boyle (College of Charleston) will be the Philosophy Department's 2023 Distinguished Lecturer in the History of Philosophy. Boyle's first lecture (title TBA) will take place Thursday, March 23, at 1:00pm in Lindquist Hall Room 100.…

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CURRICULUM VITAE: ROBERT FELEPPA Degrees Earned: BA Philosophy, Herbert Lehman College (CUNY) 1973 MA Philosophy, Washington University 1977 PhD Philosophy, Washington University 1978 Current Status: Professor of Philosophy Wichita State University Areas of Specialization: Philosophy of Social Science, Metaethics, Buddhist Philosophy Areas of Competence:…

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Compensation Philosophy

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Sierra Bauman speaks at 2019 Border Conference

Sierra Bauman speaks at 2019 Border Conference Department of Philosophy 01/07/2021 12:26:37 PM Honors student Sierra Bauman presented her research on the history of philosophy and the concept of “lo Mexicano” at the 2019 Moral and Political Philosophy at the Border Conference. Honors student Sierra Bauman presented her research on the history of philosophy…

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Courtney Minor to UCLA!

Courtney Minor to UCLA! Department of Philosophy 04/26/2021 11:22:07 AM WSU Philosophy major Courtney Minor has accepted an offer from UCLA, with 7 years of funding, for graduate study in philosophy. WSU Philosophy major Courtney Minor has accepted an offer from UCLA, with 7 years of funding, for graduate study in philosophy. Join us in congratulating…

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Dr. Hepburn Retires, Spring 2025

Dr. Hepburn Retires, Spring 2025 05/17/2025 12:49:03 PM After a decade in the WSU Department of Philosophy, Dr. Brian Hepburn is retiring at the end of the Spring 2025 semester. While at WSU Dr. Hepburn's teaching and research focused on engineering ethics and the history and philosophy of the physical sciences. He has been the department Undergraduate…

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Courtney Minor featured in The Sunflower

Courtney Minor featured in The Sunflower Department of Philosophy 05/24/2021 11:25:10 AM “With philosophy you are going to find it everywhere,” Minor said. “Philosophy has always been there to sort out issues like ethical issues, and law and politics.” “With philosophy you are going to find it everywhere,” Minor said. “You know as technology advances like we…

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PHIL - Philosophy

Although there is no graduate degree in philosophy, the following courses are available for graduate credit. Courses numbered 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. (Individual courses may be limited to undergraduate students only.) Courses numbered 800 to 999 = graduate. PHIL 501. Philosophy of Language (3). Examines the relationships between philosophy and…

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Dr. Colby Clark joins our faculty

Dr. Colby Clark joins our faculty 07/15/2025 01:19:05 PM Dr. Colby Clark joins WSU this Fall as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy. He specializes in environmental philosophy and environmental ethics. Click for more about Dr. Clark. Dr. Colby Clark joins WSU this Fall as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy. He earned his PhD in 2023 from…

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Dr. Sager Returns to Lecture at WSU

Dr. Sager Returns to Lecture at WSU Department of Philosophy 09/09/2021 11:31:03 AM The Philosophy Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Angela Sager as its newest instructor. The Philosophy Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Angela Sager as its newest instructor. Dr. Sager earned her Ph.D. at Fordham University and her B.A. in philosophy at WSU. She…

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CURRICULUM VITAE DEBORAH HANSEN SOLES Department of Philosophy Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0074 (316) 978-3125, (316) 978-7886 e-mail:deborah.soles@wichita.edu FAX: (316) 978-3036 Education: Ph.D. 1975 The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Dissertation: Epistemological Accounts of Predication; advisor: Robert Cummins. M.A. 1973 The…

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Minor in Philosophy

Program Requirements A minor consists of 15 credit hours of philosophy courses, selected in consultation with a departmental advisor, that orients students to the philosophic aspects of their major fields.

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Prof. Schwartz publishes on The Expanse, Lunar Emigration

Prof. Schwartz publishes on The Expanse, Lunar Emigration Department of Philosophy 01/07/2022 12:33:37 PM Prof. Schwartz recently published chapters in two new anthologies: The Expanse and Philosophy: So Far Out Into the Darkness; and The Human Factor in the Settlement of the Moon. Prof. James Schwartz has two chapters appearing in two new space philosophy…

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