BU Philosophy Alumna Carolyn Jennings Promoted to UC Merced Philosophy Chair
The Department would like to congratulate alumna Carolyn Jennings on being promoted to Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the UC Merced Philosophy Department. Carolyn received her doctorate in philosophy from Boston University in 2012. The following bio is from her website: I am Professor and Chair of Philosophy at University of California, Merced. I […]
BU Philosophy Alumnus Appointed to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
The Department would like to congratulate alumnus Tongdong Bai on being appointed as a new member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. He worked with David Roochnik, now BU Emeritus Professor of Philosophy. Born on June 4, 1970 in Beijing, in the People’s Republic of China, he received his doctorate in philosophy from Boston University […]
2023 Ph.D. Job Placement Success
The Department congratulates our recent and current PhD students on their extraordinary success on the difficult academic job market this year. The following students and recent PhDs are starting new positions in 2023: Zara Amdur: Assistant Professor of the Practice, Texas Tech University Federica Bocchi: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Copenhagen Cansu Hepcaglayan: Assistant Professor, […]
In Memoriam: Professor Henry E. Allison 1937-2023
In Memoriam: Professor Henry E. Allison 1937-2023 It is with great sadness that we report the death, on June 5th, of our former colleague, Henry E. Allison. Henry held the Findlay Chair in BU’s Department of Philosophy back in 1995. He then joined the Department as a permanent member in 1996 until retiring from BU […]
Professor Juliet Floyd Appointed Borden Parker Bowne Professor of Philosophy
The Department warmly congratulates Professor Juliet Floyd on being appointed as the new Borden Parker Bowne Professor of Philosophy. Some words from Dean Scarloff on this occasion: “ Professor Juliet Floyd is an international authority on the thought of Wittgenstein, and the philosophy of logic, language, and mathematics and science. Her research focuses on the […]
Professor Paul Katsafanas Awarded Templeton Foundation Grant
The Department would like to congratulate Professor Paul Katsafanas on being the recipient of a 2023 John Templeton Foundation grant for a three-year project that builds on the work in his recent book Philosophy of Devotion (OUP 2022). Congratulations Paul!!
Arché Student-Led Philosophy Journal Publishes New Issue
The Philosophy Department would like to direct your attention to the most recent communiqué from the editorial team of our Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, Arché. “ Arché is a journal of philosophy edited and published by students of the College of Arts & Sciences in coordination with the Department of Philosophy. We strive to highlight exceptional […]
Lecturer Derek Anderson Promoted to Senior Lecturer
The Department of Philosophy wishes to congratulate Lecturer Derek Anderson on his promotion to Senior Lectuer. This recognition of his hard work in the field as a philosopher, in the classroom as a teacher, and in the community as an outstanding member of our department is well-deserved. Congratulations, Derek!
Professor Rachell Powell Appointed Director of the BU Center for Philosophy and History of Science
The Department would like to wish warm congratulations to Professor Rachell Powell, who has been appointed as the next Director of the BU Center for Philosophy and the History of Science, effective July 2023. Professor Powell works broadly at the intersection of evolutionary science and ethics. With advanced degrees in Philosophy (PhD), Law (JD), and […]
Professor Marc Gasser-Wingate Granted Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor
The Department of Philosophy would like to congratulate Professor Marc Gasser-Wingate on his promotion to Associate Professor and on being granted tenure. This recognition of his hard work in the field as a philosopher, in the classroom as a teacher, and in the community as an outstanding member of our department is well-deserved. Congratulations, Professor!