Philosophy professor Sara Goering leads the NIH-funded Neuroethics Thrust at the Center for Neural Technology. / Learn about our neuroethics research »
The low winter sun casts dramatic shadows in the quad. We love this view throughout the year! / Visit us in Savery Hall »
People of all ages tackle philosophical questions. / Learn about the Center for Philosophy for Children »
Philosophers tackle ethical issues in myriad areas, including global climate change, immigration and international justice, and medical practice and disability rights. / Find out about the Program on Ethics »
Department of Philosophy film contest: “Why Philosophy?” Submissions due: February 3, 2020. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. / Find out more about the undergraduate video contest »
We are proud to host the journal Philosophy of Science in our department. / Read about editor-in-chief Andrea Woody »

Undergraduate Video Contest: "WHY PHILOSOPHY?"

UW Neuroethics team members win numerous awards at 2019 International Neuroethics Society meeting

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Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

We are a community of philosophers with an expansive vision and an outward focus. We aspire to practice "engaged philosophy," believing that our discipline has vital contributions to offer all areas of inquiry. Through our teaching and research, we foster interdisciplinary conversations and bring philosophical tools and methods to bear upon problems and topics of public interest.

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