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.
The majority of our research falls under one or more of our research themes. Discover more about these themes below.
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Epistemology
The philosophical study of knowledge.
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Ethics
What is the nature of morality?
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History of Philosophy
Understanding great thinkers in their context.
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Metaphysics
Examining the fundamental questions of reality.
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Modern European Philosophy
Exploring issues in the Kantian and Post-Kantian European tradition
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Philosophy of Language
Reasoned inquiry into the nature, origins & usage of language.
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Philosophy of Mind
Questions about the nature of the mind and its relation to the body.
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Philosophy of Religion
Questions about the existence and nature of God.
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Philosophy of Science
Philosophical issues relating to the scientific study of nature.
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Political Philosophy
Relationships between individuals, social groups, and the state.