We will be hosting a public debate at The University of Delaware on whether biological sex is binary. Debating on Friday, March 6th at 4:15pm in the Gore Recital Hall will be the authors of two recent books - Tomás Bogardus (Pepperdine Philosophy) and Agustín Fuentes (Princeton Anthropology).

The Spring 2026 Norton Lecture will be given by Dr. Peter Railton (Michigan Philosophy) on March 13th. His title is "Living with Artificial Agents." Further details here events.udel.edu/event/living...

We will be hosting a public debate at @udelaware.bsky.social on whether biological sex is binary. Debating on Friday, March 6th at 4:15pm in the Gore Recital Hall will be the authors of two recent books - Tomás Bogardus (Pepperdine Philosophy) and Agustín Fuentes (Princeton Anthropology).

Call for Papers! On April 18, 2026, the University of Delaware will host the annual GPPC Undergraduate Conference. Papers (less than 2000 words) may be submitted on any topic of philosophical interest. The deadline for submission is 1/31/26. See additional information on the flyer.

The day will include a panel discussion featuring APA board members & @udelphilosophy.bsky.social faculty; lightning presentations on topics connected to philosophy & issues of public interest; the annual APA lecture by @amiethomasson.bsky.social (Dartmouth College); and trivia night (with prizes!).

Join us on Friday, November 21 for a day of events celebrating the APA's 125th anniversary and 50 years of the APA at the @udelaware.bsky.social! Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. bit.ly/491r2RY

TOMORROW! 10/17/25 Shelly Kagan (Yale Philosophy) "Death and the Meaning of Life" Open to all.

Two former @udelphilosophy.bsky.social Norton Lecturers and one participant in a @udelphilosophy.bsky.social debate on academic freedom among the six signatories. @udelaware.bsky.social

Sorry, but someone has to ask If you are going to law school, why would you major in anything other than philosophy?

Norton Lecturers for AY25-26 Fall 2025 - Shelly Kagan (Yale) Spring 2026 - Peter Railton (Michigan)

Here are the results of the Department of Philosophy's 2025 Thought Experiment Contest. Santo Carbo - Winner for "The Joyrider" Nathan Toms - Runner-Up for "The Struggling Student" Wren Muirhead - Runner-Up for "Floodgates of Responsibility" Thanks to all who entered!

Thanks to all who attended!

Summer PHILOSOPHY courses from @udelphilosophy.bsky.social

We're delighted to serve as hosts for the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium @thegppc.bsky.social Undergraduate Conference this Saturday, April 26.

Summer PHILOSOPHY courses from @udelphilosophy.bsky.social

Happening tomorrow: L.A. Paul (Yale) to give the Norton Lecture, "Transformative Changes of Self," at the University of Delaware. Free and open to the public. events.udel.edu/event/transf...

Tomorrow, Friday April 18th!

Next Week!

The UD Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that Dr. Carla Merino-Rajme will be joining the department as Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. Dr. Merino-Rajme specializes in Philosophy of Mind and Metaphysics, with a special focus on the metaphysics and phenomenology of time.

A member of the @udelphilosophy.bsky.social department from 1976 to 1998.

THIS Thursday!

Next Week!

Calling all undergrads! Applications are open for the 9th Annual Pittsburgh Summer Program! #philsci ⏰Deadline is March 15th! 🌟 Dive into the fascinating world of Philosophy of Science. Learn more and apply now: ow.ly/ZtRl50V0cSp

Not the real Trolley Problem but at least it is featured on SNL.

The Spring 2025 Norton Lecture LA Paul (Yale) "Transformative Changes of Self" Gore 116 4pm, Friday April 18th

On Thursday, March 13th at 5pm in Memorial 127, @udelphilosophy.bsky.social and @udposcir.bsky.social will host a debate: Do We Have a Duty to Vote? Jason Brennan (Georgetown University) vs. Julia Maskivkir (Rollins College)

Undergraduates and recent graduates are urged to apply to PIKSI-Boston 2025, July 1–9, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Application deadline: March 1. https://piksiboston.weebly.com/

Amazing Opportunity for Undergraduates

The results of the 2024 "Philosophers Against Malaria" fundraising competition...

The Spring 2025 Norton Lecturer (April 18th) at @udelphilosophy.bsky.social