University of Toronto Department of Philosophy

01/29/2021

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021, 6:30-8:30 PM: David Wallace (Pittsburgh) discusses "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Many-Worlds Theory and Were Afraid to Ask." Hosted by the Joint Program in Physics and Philosophy.

David Wallace (Pittsburgh) has focused his research mainly on the Everett interpretation of quantum theory.

01/25/2021

Interested in a career in law? Join us this Thursday evening, January 28, for a b2B Career Panel with Philosophy alumni. Undergrads and grads welcome!

Learn where your degree in philosophy can take you after graduation in the field of law. Alumni with successful careers in the legal field will discuss education and beyond in this panel.

01/20/2021

Messages of hope and encouragement from faculty members across all three U of T campuses, including our very own Martin Pickave. Students, you got this!

01/11/2021

We are saddened to announce the death of our cherished colleague Margaret "Margie" Morrison, a renowned philosopher of science and beloved teacher. Rest in Peace. https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/news/department-mourns-professor-margaret-c-morrison/

12/21/2020

Happy Holidays from the Department of Philosophy!

Quick reminder that administrative offices will be closed from December 22, 3:00 pm until January 4, 9:00 am.

Classes start January 11, 2021 (unless your instructors have specified otherwise)

See you in the New Year, stay safe and healthy!

12/04/2020

Interview alert! Prof. Mark Kingwell discusses the concept of risk and the politics of risk redistribution, especially in the face of COVID-1

With Piya Chattopadhyay for The Sunday Magazine

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/the-sunday-magazine-for-november-29-2020-1.5817667

With Mark Sutcliffe:
https://www.letsdigdeep.com/podcast/2020/12/1/mark-kingwell-understanding-risk

EPISODE #16: DIGGING DEEP WITH MARK SUTCLIFFE PODCAST Prolific writer and author and University of Toronto professor Mark Kingwell talks about why we are so bad at understanding risk, luck and the birthright lottery, learning how to die, how to create meaning in our everyday lives, what it means t

12/04/2020

Department member Sophia Moreau is a on Rights Review‘s podcast discussing the complex mechanisms of discrimination.

Give it a listen here:

Podcast · Rights Review · Rights review is a student-run magazine affiliated with University of Toronto Faculty of Law International Human Rights Program.

12/04/2020

Shoutout to our own George Boys-Stones, Mohan Matthen, and Sophia Moreau on being awarded 2021-22 research scholarships by the Jackman Humanities Institute!

The theme this year was “Pleasure”.

More info:

12/01/2020

‘Tis the season of giving! In these challenging times, the spirit of community and support is more important than ever. This , consider donating to the Department of Philosophy to help alleviate the financial stresses facing students by supporting scholarships.

Thank you for your continued support: https://uoft.me/PHILDonate

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11/21/2020

Congratulations, grads! We're proud of you! Here a few words from our director of undergraduate studies, Peter King:

To our Philosophy Graduates today:

Congratulations! You have not only shown your dedication, intelligence, and courage in studying philosophy here at the University for the past several years—you have also managed to get through our program under the extremely challenging circumstances of COVID-19, when courses magically shifted online and professorial office hours tended to disappear. Your patience and resilience in the face of all the obstacles put in your way (including symbolic logic) is inspiring. I can say on behalf of our entire Department that it is an endless pleasure to have had you in our
classes: the undergraduates who choose to study philosophy with us are truly exceptional, and being in the classroom with you has been a delight.

We wish you well going forward! Success in your endeavours, whatever they may be, and we hope your study of philosophy will resonate through the rest of your life and all your activities. Don’t forget to stay in touch to let us know what you are doing!

—Peter King, Associate Chair, Undergraduate

11/20/2020

Today the Language, Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Mind Research Group welcomes Gillian Russell (ACU) as their speaker. Join us for her talk titled "Social Spheres" at 3PM.
Zoom link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/84761110408 .
Meeting ID: 847 6111 0408. https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/event/lemm-interest-group-talk-gillian-russell-acu/

11/18/2020

Feeling blue? Stressed? Isolated? Just "off" as the pandemic drags on and winter rears its head? The 's Mental Health & Disability Caucus invites you to a non-judgmental and confidential space to talk through anything that's inhibiting your well-being. Kristen Beard will offer her ear every second Wednesday, 3-5PM. Cameras optional. Next session: TODAY (Nov 18).