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The University of Delaware Department of Philosophy https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/units/departments/philosophy/ https://philpeople.org/departments/delaware/philosophy/faculty

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Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers | Journal of the American Philosophical Association | Cambridge Core Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers

Sorry, but someone has to ask

If you are going to law school, why would you major in anything other than philosophy?

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Norton Lecturers for AY25-26

Fall 2025 - Shelly Kagan (Yale)
Spring 2026 - Peter Railton (Michigan)

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Here are the results of the Department of Philosophy's 2025 Thought Experiment Contest.

Santo Carbo - Winner for "The Joyrider"
Nathan Toms - Runner-Up for "The Struggling Student"
Wren Muirhead - Runner-Up for "Floodgates of Responsibility"

Thanks to all who entered!

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Thanks to all who attended!

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University of Delaware Courses Search

Summer PHILOSOPHY courses from @udelphilosophy.bsky.social

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We're delighted to serve as hosts for the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium @thegppc.bsky.social Undergraduate Conference this Saturday, April 26.

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University of Delaware Courses Search

Summer PHILOSOPHY courses from @udelphilosophy.bsky.social

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Happening tomorrow: L.A. Paul (Yale) to give the Norton Lecture, "Transformative Changes of Self," at the University of Delaware. Free and open to the public. events.udel.edu/event/transf...

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Tomorrow, Friday April 18th!

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How to think in the age of AI In a world transformed by tech, philosophy is more vital than ever.
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Next Week!

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The UD Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that Dr. Carla Merino-Rajme will be joining the department as Assistant Professor in Fall 2025.

Dr. Merino-Rajme specializes in Philosophy of Mind and Metaphysics, with a special focus on the metaphysics and phenomenology of time.

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A member of the @udelphilosophy.bsky.social department from 1976 to 1998.

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THIS Thursday!

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Next Week!

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Calling all undergrads! Applications are open for the 9th Annual Pittsburgh Summer Program! #philsci

⏰Deadline is March 15th!

🌟 Dive into the fascinating world of Philosophy of Science.

Learn more and apply now: ow.ly/ZtRl50V0cSp

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Weekend Update: Jane Wickline Gives Dating Advice - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Weekend Update: Jane Wickline Gives Dating Advice - SNL

Not the real Trolley Problem but at least it is featured on SNL.

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The Spring 2025 Norton Lecture
LA Paul (Yale)
"Transformative Changes of Self"
Gore 116
4pm, Friday April 18th

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On Thursday, March 13th at 5pm in Memorial 127, @udelphilosophy.bsky.social and @udposcir.bsky.social will host a debate:

Do We Have a Duty to Vote?

Jason Brennan (Georgetown University)
vs.
Julia Maskivkir (Rollins College)

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Undergraduates and recent graduates are urged to apply to PIKSI-Boston 2025, July 1–9, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Application deadline: March 1. https://piksiboston.weebly.com/

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Summer Workshop β€” Public Thinking

Amazing Opportunity for Undergraduates

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If you ask β€˜Why?’, you’re a philosopher, and you’re awesome | Aeon Essays Diving into the ring of darkness beyond things easily answerable, asking β€˜Why?’ questions is what make humans awesome
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Philosophers Against Malaria Fundraising Results - Daily Nous The Philosophers Against Malaria Fundraising Competition has come to a close. Which philosophy department won? We’ll get to that. But first: the competition raised $21,500! According to Malte Hendrick...

The results of the 2024 "Philosophers Against Malaria" fundraising competition...

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The Philosopher L. A. Paul Wants Us to Think About Our Selves To whom should we have allegianceβ€”the version of ourself making choices, or the version of ourself who will be affected by them?

The Spring 2025 Norton Lecturer (April 18th) at @udelphilosophy.bsky.social

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