Department of Philosophy
KNOWLEDGE. JUSTICE. REASONING.
Philosophy investigates fundamental questions about the nature of reality—about the universe as a whole, human beings, society, science, and morality. These questions underlie and unify the sciences and humanities. Philosophers explore deep theoretical, practical, and moral issues that do not easily fit into more specialized disciplines. Philosophy students learn about the basic intellectual foundations of our political, social, and legal systems, and of modern science and technology. Philosophy will challenge you with its reflective and critical approach to important, often puzzling questions about truth, knowledge, justice, the universe, and everything in between.
News and Upcoming Events
Panel: MAID and Disability in Alberta
The Applied Ethics Lab and the CTCE Lab will be hosting a panel on "MAID and Disability in Alberta: Implications for Policy and Practice" on March 27 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM in Markin Hall, Room 1090. This panel will bring together policymakers, clinicians, ethicists, and disability advocates to explore the implications of these various legislative changes for access to health care and disability supports in Alberta. The event will be hybrid; click here to register to join via Zoom.
Colloquium: Brendan Ritchie
Brendan Ritchie (University of Lethbridge) will be giving a Department of Philosophy Colloquium on Friday, March 27 at 3:30PM in room B716 (University Hall), on "Mental representation and the theory crisis in psychology". Everyone is welcome.
Workshop: Informal Logic
Join us for a workshop, "Informal Logic: The Next 50 Years", May 4-5 2026, to celebrate the move of the journal Informal Logic from the University of Windsor to the University of Lethbridge. Invited speakers include Scott Aikin (Vanderbilt), John Casey (Northeastern Illinois), Michael Baumtrog (Toronto Metropolitan), and Beth Innocenti (Kansas). Details to come!