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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
Joshua Duclos’ (BU PhD) article published by Studia Philosophica Estonica has been republished by APA.
BU Philosophy alum, Joshua Duclos, has published his article "Utopia, Dystopia, and Democracy: Teaching Philosophy in Wartime Ukraine" in a special collection… More
James Kinkaid (BU Ph.D. ‘19) Wins 2023 Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize
The Philosophy Department is proud to announce that one of its recent Ph.D. alumni, James Kinkaid, has been awarded the esteemed 2023… More
Professor Darien Pollock Receives Pskowski Humanities Research Award
In acknowledgment of his academic contributions, Professor Darien Pollock has been awarded a 2024 Pskowski Humanities Junior Faculty Research Fund Award. This… More
Graduate Student Lewis Wang Publishes in Esteemed Kant Yearbook
Lewis Wang, a dedicated graduate student at Boston University's Department of Philosophy, has made a significant academic contribution with his latest publication… More
Philosophy Grad Students Win Prestigious Inclusion Catalyst Grant
Graduate Students in the Boston University Philosophy Department has recently been awarded the coveted BU Inclusion & Diversity Inclusion Catalyst Grant, securing… More
Professor Sally Sedgwick Awarded Prestigious Fellowship at Wissenschaftskolleg, Berlin
The Boston University Philosophy Department is delighted to announce a significant milestone in the career of one of our esteemed faculty members,… More
Professor Daniel Star Publishes Article on Photography in Aeon Magazine
Professor Daniel Star published an article in Aeon magazine entitled, "The truth of photographs". The article explores the topic of what a… More
11 Undergraduates Receive 2023 Karbank Fellowship
2023 Karbank Fellows Kiana Aftahi (’24) interned at Concord Prison Outreach and consulted with experts at… More
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Olson
The Department notes with sadness the recent death of Professor Emeritus Alan Olson, on September 14, 2023. Professor Olson served as Chairman… More