Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

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Memorial's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought.

What is philosophy?

As a discipline, philosophy is concerned with the age-old questions of why we are here, how we ought to live, what is knowledge and what are the principles of reason, and ultimately, what is the essential nature, if any, of being human.

Exploring these questions is a lot more than fun: the study of philosophy develops your intellectual abilities. Beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession, a good philosophical education enhances the capacity to participate responsibly and intelligently in public life.

Philosophy majors also develop finely honed analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and writing skills that make them extremely effective in a variety of professional careers.

UPCOMING & ONGOING EVENTS & DEADLINES	WHAT'S NEW
Upcoming deadline for applications for per course instructors for Spring courses 2012: Deadline, Feb. 28, 2012. Click here for job ads and application The Philosophy Department's Winter Colloquium Series 2012 on "Life" Tuesdays (& some Thursdays), 2-3:15pm, Chemistry 4036: Tuesday, Feb. 14, Peter Gratton: "Agamben on Aristotle" click here for complete list of speakers and talks The Philosophy Society Undergraduate student colloquium on "Identity" Friday. February 17th, 2012, from 1-150 in A 1049. Student Colloquium: Joe Kennedy, "What is Identity?" POSTPONED: will be rescheduled The Public Lectures in Philosophy 14th Series Presents: Reconciling Autonomy and Mandatory Pro Bono, A Lecture by Maria Kyriacou, Executive Director of Public Legal Information Association of NL. The Ship Pub. Tuesday, January 31st. 8:30. For a short abstract click here. Winter 2012 Course Offerings	Friday, February 17th is our Susan B. Anthony mixer, from 5-8pm in UC-2001 Call for submissions to the Codgito undergraduate student journal of philosophy Photos from our Halloween Mixer! Photos from the Canadian Society for Continental Philosophy Annual Conference Photos from the Philosophy Department Meet and Greet! Photos from the Philosopher's Football Match Jockey Club has started up again this fall--please contact the Department if you are interested in attending

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