Departmental News
Dr. Daniel Star, presently a Research Fellow at the Center for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) of the Australian National University, will be joining the faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Fall Semester, 2008. A specialist in ethics and moral epistemology, Dr. Star received his doctorate from the University of Oxford in 2007. […]
The Robert P. Benedict Lectures on the History of Political Philosophy
The Robert P. Benedict Lectures on the History of Political Philosophy, Boston University will be sponsoring an afternoon conference on *”Enlightenment and the Origins of Feminism*” from 1 PM to 6 PM on Thursday , February 21, 2008 at The Castle, 225 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Schedule: 12:30- 1 PM Opening reception 1-2 […]
Neuphi: Neuroscience meets Philosophy Spring 2008
Boston University Philosophy Department 745 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 http://www.neuphi.com organizers@neuphi.com Tuesday, January 29th: Jeremy Wolfe-Harvard University-What can visual attention tell us about consciousness and volition? Wednesday, February 27th: Sean Kelly-Harvard University-Content and Constancy Tuesday, March 18th: Justin Broackes-Brown University-What do the color-blind see? Friday, April 18th: John Symons-University of Texas at El Paso-Pain […]
Fourth Annual Karbank Symposium in Environmental Philosophy
The Karbank Symposium in Environmental Philosophy is scheduled for Friday, November 16 and centered on the theme of “Thoreau and Environmentalism” – a theme as philosophically rich as it is timely. At the Symposium Richard Primack (Boston University) will speak on Thoreau as a climate-change scientist, Max Oelschlaeger (Northern Arizona University) will discuss Thoreau’s anticipations […]
Undergraduate Philosophy Association
The Undergraduate Philosophy Association hosts a weekly, informal student-led discussion group every Tuesday at 6:00 in STH 525. The group is intended to be a place where students can explore philosophical ideas outside of the classroom in a welcoming atmosphere. Each week, a student introduces a concept or asks a question of interest; discussion usually […]
2007 Boston University Benedict Lectures
“The Shibboleth of all empty-headed moralists” The place of dignity in ethics and political philosophy Three lectures by MICHAEL ROSEN, Harvard University October 15, 17, and 19 4-6 P.M. The first two lectures will be held at the Castle (225 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215). The final lecture will be held in Photonics Room […]
Institute for Philosophy and Religion Lecture Series
The first lecture in this year’s Institute for Philosophy and Religion series will be Professor Daniel Dahlstrom’s talk on “The Development of Freedom: A Phenomenological Approach” on Wednesday, September 26th at 5 pm in Barrister’s Hall, first floor, BU School of Law (765 Commonwealth Avenue). All faculty and students are welcome. For more information on […]
Dept. of Philosophy Office Hours for Fall 2007
Fall 2007 Office Hours BAXTER, HUGH: THUR 2:30-4:00 STH 540 BOKULICH, ALISA: TUE 12:30-1:30 THUR 1:00-2:00 FRI 11:00-12:00 STH 511A BRINKMANN, KLAUS: MON 1:00-2:00 TUE 3:00-4:00 FRI 2:00-3:00 STH 533 CAO, TAIN YU: TUES 12:45-1:45 WED 1:00-2:00 THUR 12:45-1:45 STH 515 DAHLSTROM, DANIEL: WED 1:00-3:00 THUR 11:00-12:00 STH 518 DRESNER, ELI: TUE 10:00-12:00 WED 2:00-3:00 […]
The Department is Pleased to Welcome the Class of 2011
The department would like to welcome the Class of 2011. We look forward to an exciting school year and to getting to know each of you. Be sure to pick up the latest issue of Arche, the Boston University Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, available in the Undergraduate Lounge. In addition, the Undergraduate Philosophy Association meets on […]
Placement Updates
The department had a successful year in its placement activities: we’ve placed graduates from our Ph.D. program in five tenure track appointments and seven (one-year or renewable) term appointments. For more information, see our comprehensive placement record at https://www.bu.edu/philo/graduate-students/placement/.