Department of Philosophy
Thank you for your interest in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago!
Our department houses one of the largest philosophy faculties in the United States, representing a distinctively pluralistic approach to philosophy. In line with the values of our Jesuit institution, our focus is on the critical inquiry of diverse philosophical topics in a humble, respectful and diverse climate. We offer a particularly broad selection of in-depth courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that reflect our wide range of specializations and commitment to multiplicity.
No matter your goals and interests, the Philosophy Department of Loyola University Chicago will be able to enrich your academic philosophical journey.
News and Events
Congratulations, Ethics Bowl Team!
On Saturday, November 16, Loyola's Ethics Bowl team competed at the Upper Midwest Regional Ethics Bowl at the University of Chicago. Loyola's team finished in the top 4 out of 20 teams and earned a bid to the national competition. The National Ethics Bowl Competition will be held February 20-23 in Norfolk, Virginia where Loyola will compete against 31 other winning teams from around the country.
For more information about Ethics Bowl, please contact Dr. Jennifer Parks at jparks1@luc.edu
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LEAVS Talk: Dr. Jay Carlson
The Loyola Ethics and Values Symposia warmly welcomes Loyola alum Dr. Jay Carlson from Lake Forest College. On Friday, November 22 Dr. Carlson will give a talk titled "Organizational Virtue Ethics and Moral Distress Among Healthcare Workers." The event will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm in Cuneo Hall, Room 318. This event is free to attend and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
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Philosophy Colloquium: Dr. Anton Ford
Please join us for a Philosophy Colloquium on Thursday, November 14! We are delighted to welcome Dr. Anton Ford from the University of Chicago, who will give a talk entitled "The Question What To Do". This event will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Cuneo 311. It is free to attend, and all are welcome to join.
This event is sponsored by Loyola's Department of Philosophy.
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Spring 2025 Course Offerings
Information about the Philosophy Department's Spring 2025 courses is now available. A number of Philosophy courses fulfill the the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements for Philosophical Knowledge and Inquiry.
Course descriptions for the Spring 2025 semester, as well as previous semesters can be located at the Undergraduate Course Offerings page.
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