KNOWLEDGE. JUSTICE. REASONING.
Philosophy investigates fundamental questions about the nature of reality—about the universe as a whole, human beings, society, science, and morality. These questions underlie and unify the sciences and humanities. Philosophers explore deep theoretical, practical, and moral issues that do not easily fit into more specialized disciplines. Philosophy students learn about the basic intellectual foundations of our political, social, and legal systems, and of modern science and technology. Philosophy will challenge you with its reflective and critical approach to important, often puzzling questions about truth, knowledge, justice, the universe, and everything in between.
News and Upcoming Events
Colloquium: Tracy Bowell
Tracy Bowell (Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Waikato) will be giving a Department of Philosophy Colloquium on Friday, January 30 at 3:30PM in room B716 (Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall), on "Charity as Virtue and Principle in Argumentation". Everyone is welcome.
Workshop: Informal Logic
Join us for a workshop, "Informal Logic: The Next 50 Years", May 4-5 2026, to celebrate the move of the journal Informal Logic from the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Windsor to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge. Invited speakers include Scott Aikin (Vanderbilt), John Casey (Northeastern Illinois), Michael Baumtrog (Toronto Metropolitan), and Beth Innocenti (Kansas). Details to come!
Workshop: The Cracovian Debate Format
Jakub PruÅ› (Ignatianum Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ in Cracow) will lead a workshop for learning the Cracovian debate format he co-developed on January 21 from 1:00-2:30PM. A full Cracovian debate will be held for a live audience on January 22 at 4:00PM. Students interested in debate, philosophy, ethics, or critical thinking are encouraged to participate. No prior debate experience required. To sign up, email katharina.stevens@uleth.ca.