Philosophy

Head shot of Yishai Cohen
20 Mar 2023

Dr. Yishai Cohen to Publish in Forthcoming Journal of the American Philosophical Association

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Dr. Yishai Cohen has co-authored a paper with Associate Professor Travis Timmerman of Seton Hall University to be published in the Journal of American … Read More

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10 Feb 2023

USM Philosophy Professor Joins the Hotel Bar Sessions Podcast

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Professor Jason Read joined the Hotel Bar Session Podcast for season 6. The Podcast features co-hosts Professor of Philosophy Richard A. Lee of DePaul … Read More

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Professor Jason Read
10 Feb 2023

Jason Read Writes on Jordan Peele’s Nope for the American Philosophy Association

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Professor of Philosophy Jason Read recently published on the American Philosophy Association site. Read’s article addresses director Jordan Peele’s series of films that Peele … Read More

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Philosophy Professor Robert Louden (retired)
7 Feb 2023

Retired Professor Gifts USM $300,000 to Create Visiting Philosophers Series

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Recently retired Philosophy Professor Robert Louden has given the University a parting gift: $300,000 to fund the annual Louden Family Lecture Series. Louden, who … Read More

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Magazine cover of Philosophy Now with drawing of ancient greeks with cell phone.
19 Aug 2022

Alum Adam Birt Recently Published in Philosophy Now

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Adam Birt tells us why Levinas wants us to throw off our face coverings. USM Philosophy Alum, Adam Birt, recently published his thoughts on … Read More

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