Philosophy Department at University of Southern Maine

Philosophy Department at University of Southern Maine Welcome to the Department of Philosophy's page! The study of philosophy is the reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths.

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Science offers a program that leads to a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. It is a systematic investigation of the key assumptions that underlie our thinking and which often are taken for granted. Much of what is learned in philosophy can be applied in virtually any endeavor. This is both because philosophy touches upon so many subjects, and especially because many of its methods and forms of analysis are applicable in any field.

During Spring Break Professor Jason Read traveled to Paris where he presented his research in conversation with Etienne ...
03/25/2025

During Spring Break Professor Jason Read traveled to Paris where he presented his research in conversation with Etienne Balibar.

Join us on for a seminar on "Parallel Lines: Marx, Spinoza, Deleuze" by Jason Read (University of Southern Maine) & commentary by Etienne Balibar (Kingston University). Register here The seminar will be moderated by Oliver Feltham (AUP) and is co-organized with Sive Natura: International Center for....

University of Southern Maine Philosophy Alumnus Jacob Chamberlain has published a book.
02/21/2025

University of Southern Maine Philosophy Alumnus Jacob Chamberlain has published a book.

Migrant Justice in the Age of Removal details the story of Migrant Justice, a migrant rights organization led by undocumented workers in a complicated and pe...

https://space538.org/event/jason-read-2025/
12/13/2024

https://space538.org/event/jason-read-2025/

Join us as Jason Read discusses themes from his new book Unemployed Negativity: Fragments on Philosophy, Politics and Culture, covering contemporary cultural touchstones ranging from Planet…

Mark your calendars, October 16th at 5:00
08/29/2024

Mark your calendars, October 16th at 5:00

Professor Jason Read discusses his book The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work.
03/19/2024

Professor Jason Read discusses his book The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work.

Even as the rewards of work decline and its demands on us increase, many people double-down on their commitment to wage slavery—working harder, doing overtim...

For everyone who could not make it, and asked, the video of the discussion of my book, The Double Shift: Marx and Spinoz...
03/07/2024

For everyone who could not make it, and asked, the video of the discussion of my book, The Double Shift: Marx and Spinoza no the Politics of Work is up on youtube.

Part of the release of the book The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work

The Double Shift: On the Politics of Work with Jason Read at Space Gallery, March 5 beginning at 7 PM.
02/07/2024

The Double Shift: On the Politics of Work with Jason Read at Space Gallery, March 5 beginning at 7 PM.

"Katie has said her life experience led her to the labor movement. As the child of working class parents, she grew up in...
01/05/2024

"Katie has said her life experience led her to the labor movement. As the child of working class parents, she grew up in Gray and held jobs in food service and farm work, where she became acutely aware of problems working people face in the workplace. After learning about labor history in a philosophy course at USM, Katie says she was inspired to get involved in the labor movement."

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PHOTO: Katie Schools (middle) with Kevin Van Meter & Matt Emmick of the Scontras Center.

10/11/2023

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