Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy specializes in contemporary and historical approaches to Ethics and Political Philosophy. The Department is closely connected to The Murphy Institute's Center for Ethics and Public Affairs and has a specialty PhD track in Moral Philosophy. Several of our faculty members also have research interests in Philosophy of Mind and related areas. We are associated with the Cognitive Studies Coordinate Major, along with Religious Studies, Jewish-Christian Studies and Asian Studies. 

We offer courses in many areas, including Ethics, Political Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Logic. Our major and minor programs are flexible and allow students to pursue an array of philosophical interests. Many of our courses satisfy components of the Tulane curriculum, including Global Perspectives, Textual & Historical Perspectives, Western Traditions, Formal Reasoning, Writing Skills, and Service Learning. Our Philosophy Club hosts student-led discussions, lectures, and other philosophy-themed activities. 

History of the Department, 1887-1967.

The Department now has a Chapter of the Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society. Interested students should contact the Faculty Advisor.

Upcoming Events

September 12: Remy Debes, Murphy Institute Faculty Seminar
October 10-12: Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
October 17: Shterna Friedman, Murphy Institute Faculty Seminar
October 24: Brookes Brown, Murphy Institute Faculty Seminar
November 7: Eric Schliesser, Murphy Institute Faculty Seminar
January 30: Elvira Basevich, Murphy Institute Faculty Seminar 
 

Student Spotlight

Philosophy and Community Wellness

Graduate student José Roberto González Bisteni works with Project Lazarus, using philosophical inquiry to promote wellness and critical thinking.