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!
UPA Spring 2023 Retrospective
Please join the Department in celebrating the many successes of the Undergraduate Philosophy Association (UPA) over the past two years, summarized below in this communiqué from UPA leadership: “ The UPA was re-established in Summer 2021. Though it had lay dormant for some time, this iteration of the UPA was founded by President Allie Mascarello […]
Rheanne E. Wirkkala (CAS ’08) 2023 Philosophy Convocation Speaker
The Department would like to formally announce the speaker for this year’s Convocation ceremony: BU Philosophy Alumna Rheanne Wirkkala (CAS ’08) serves as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Wirkkala joined the Department of Defense in February 2021 as the Special Assistant for Strategy to Secretary Austin. Wirkkala […]
New Faculty Hires in the BU Philosophy Department
The Philosophy Department would like to extend a warm welcome to two new Visiting Assistant Professors who will be joining us in Fall 2023! Kristian Sheeley, PhD, University of Kentucky Primary Interests: Ancient Philosophy, Ethics Secondary Interests: Existentialism, Health Care Ethics, History of Philosophy, Asian Philosophy Shaun Miller, PhD, Marquette University Primary Interests: Ancient Philosophy Secondary Interests: Medical […]
Professor Alisa Bokulich & the Φ-Geo Group Featured in The Brink
Professor Alisa Bokulich and her research group the Φ-Geo Group had a feature article published in the Brink entitled “Are We Really in a Sixth Mass Extinction?” The article discusses how Professor Bokulich came to study Philosophy of Science and what blind spots philosophers can help scientists find in their research: “ Scientists began ringing the […]