Welcome to the Department of Philosophy!

2025 Open House

Open House!

We're hosting an open house for all undergraduate students interested in Philosophy and Cognitive Science courses and programs. 

Monday, October 27, 12:30-2:30pm
Marquette Hall Commons
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See you there! And keep an eye on the Undergraduate Resources site for some early information about Spring 26 electives, registration and advising on.

 

Photos from
Aquinas Workshop

See a few pictures from the recent workshop organized to coincide with the Aquinas Lecture by Prof. Jennifer Morton! 2025 Aquinas Workshop Pictures Collage

Why take a philosophy class?

Yes, you have to. But also:
"Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers"Read the article on The Conversation website, and find more information on the benefits of a Philosophy degree here: Why Study Philosophy?

Other Department News

PHIL Grad student Seth Kreeger won the ACPA Young Scholar Award to be presented at the annual meeting at Notre Dame on November 1st.

Profs. Theresa Tobin and Dawne Moon recently appeared on WUWM's Lake Effect to discuss their new book, Choosing Love. 

Cameron Roman, Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellow, explores Indigenous identity and leadership. Read the article in Marquette Today.

Patrick Ahern pictureThe Philosophy Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Ahern, who joins the faculty as a Teaching Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. Dr. Ahern is a political and ethical philosopher whose research focuses on themes of Critical Theory, Early Modern Thought, Human Rights Theory, and Critical Social Justice. He received his Ph.D in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University. Select publications include “Agitated Americans: Frankfurt School Reflections on National Identity Formation" (Chiasma, An International Site for Thought) and “Empowered Peace: Spinoza’s Defense of Dynamic and Inclusive Democracy” (Journal for Peace and Social Justice).

Congratulations to Dr. Desiree Valentine, who has been awarded a prestigious American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) fellowship to work on her project, "Reproductive Reparations: Justice and the Afterlives of Slavery." See the ACLS announcement.