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Why Philosophy?

Studying philosophy will teach you how to think, argue, and communicate effectively—skills valued highly by employers, law schools and other graduate programs, and critical to flourishing in a complex world. Philosophy is also intrinsically rewarding, with the power to transform your perspective in deep ways.

News and announcements

Kristopher Phillips, a 2014 UI Philosophy PhD graduate, has won the 2023 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching!

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Kristopher Philips, a University of Iowa Philosophy PhD graduate, won the 2023 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching.

Prof. Carrie Figdor’s online video lectures on the Basics of Folk Psychology have been released

Friday, November 17, 2023
Professor Carrie Figdor released video lectures on the Basics of Folk Psychology as part of a Neural Mechanisms Online Beginners Guide to Neural Mechanisms.

Professor Diane Jeske joins the Talk of Iowa Book Club on Iowa Public Radio

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Professor Diane Jeske joins the Talk of Iowa Book Clud to discuss Klara and the Sun by Sir Kazu Ishiguro.

Events

Sievert Lecture and UIGPS Keynote Lecture: Sara Bernstein, Notre Dame University

Friday, April 5, 2024 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Sara Bernstein, Notre Dame University “Social Dependence” If you need accommodations in order to attend any event, please call 319-335-0178

University of Iowa Graduate Philosophy Society (UIGPS) Conference

Saturday, April 6, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Graduate Philosophy Society (UIGPS) Conference Details TBA   If you need accommodations in order to attend any event, please call 319-335-0178

UI Public Philosophy Lecture: Public Discourse: Michael Lynch, University of Connecticut

Friday, April 19, 2024 3:30pm to 5:00pm
English-Philosophy Building
Michael Lynch, University of Connecticut “Truth as a Democratic Value” If you need accommodations in order to attend any event, please call 319-335-0178

Sievert Lecture: Saba Bazargan-Forward, UC San Diego

Friday, October 4, 2024 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Saba Bazargan-Forward, UC San Diego If you need accommodations in order to attend any event, please call 319-335-0178
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