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The varied interests of our faculty and graduate students make for a rich and vibrant community. While much of our research is in the broad analytical tradition, this is complemented by a strong interest in history of philosophy. Discover more about our research areas below.
Epistemology
The philosophical study of knowledge.
Ethics
What is the nature of morality?
History of Philosophy
Understanding great thinkers in their context.
Metaphysics
Examining the fundamental questions of reality.
Modern European Philosophy
Exploring issues in the Kantian and Post-Kantian European tradition
Philosophy of Language
Reasoned inquiry into the nature, origins & usage of language.
Philosophy of Mind
Questions about the nature of the mind and its relation to the body.
Philosophy of Religion
Questions about the existence and nature of God.
Philosophy of Science
Philosophical issues relating to the scientific study of nature.
Political Philosophy
Relationships between individuals, social groups, and the state.