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 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.

Information about our Fall 2025 Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

The Department now has a Chapter of the Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society. Tulane students interested in joining the Society should contact the Faculty Advisor, Kevin Morris

Upcoming Events

April 25: Daniel Smith, German Philosophy Workshop
May 2: Khafiz Kerimov, German Philosophy Workshop 
October 10-12: Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

Student Spotlight

José Roberto González Bisteni, Tulane University School of Liberal Arts

Philosophy and Community Wellness

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

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