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Congratulations to UROP presenters
We recognize the hard work for the philosophy students who presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium on October 17th, and thank everyone… More
Professor Susanne Sreedhar Publishes a Book
Professor Susanne Sreedhar has published a book titled Hobbes on Sex, a novel interpretation of Hobbes on gender and sexuality. It is… More
Sally Sedgwick appointed as William Goodwin Aurelio Professor in the Humanities
Professor Sally Sedgwick has been appointed as the inaugural William Goodwin Aurelio Professor in the Humanities, effective July 1, 2025. The Aurelio… More
Lewis Wang’s paper published online at Synthese
Graduate student, Lewis Wang, had his paper "On the Epistemic Instrumentalist Solution to the Combinatorial Problem" published online at Synthese. It is… More
Professor Samia Hesni’s book published
Professor Samia Hesni has just published their book, Stereotypes and Scripts: How Language Shapes and Resists Expectations. It is available on academic.oup.com… More
Robert Alexander Wins 2025 Outstanding Teaching Fellow Award
Congratulations to graduate student Robert Alexander, who is one of the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Fellow Award Winners! The awards recognize teaching fellows… More
BU Alum, Merve Tapınç, has a paper accepted in Episteme
BU Alum, Merve Tapınç, has had a paper accepted in Episteme (2025), titled "Knowing Your Commitments in Action." The abstract is included… More
Matilde Carrera, receives offer for competitive program at Northeastern University and more
(Blurbs from fellow graduate student, Pol Pardini Gisbert) Matilde Carrera has been offered to be part of a really, really competitive summer… More
APA Fall 2024 Prize Winners: Caroline Wall and Pol Pardini Gisbert
APA has announced its Fall 2024 prize winners, including graduate students Caroline Wall and Pol Pardini Gisbert. Caroline has won the William… More
Phi-Geo Group presents at the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) conference on November 14-17
The Philosophy of the Geosciences research group (Φ-Geo Group) led by professor Alisa Bokulich has just presented at the Philosophy of Science Association… More