Philosophy News
College of Liberal Arts Philosophy students are challenged by their professors to explore life’s biggest questions about god, health, disease, free will and more. Here, we explore the big questions about the lives and academic and professional careers of our students, alumni and faculty. Read their stories and contact us if you have a Temple Philosophy story that needs to be shared. The program is locally rooted in the cultural center that is Philadelphia, but its global reach touches European and Greek philosophy and so much more. Follow along as the Department of Philosophy scrutinizes life’s great mysteries in pursuit of greater answers.
Can Philosophy Replace Religion?
John Hopkins University Professor Dean Moyar recently visited the College of Liberal Arts to present his paper on G.W.F. Hegel and the question of how philosophy relates to religion.
Assistant Professor Lee-Ann Chae received “Honorable Mention” in the Mark Sanders competition for Public Philosophy for her essay “Talking to Children about War." You can read about the competition and find a link to the paper on the Mark Sanders Foundation website.
Professor Espen Hammer was recently interviewed by "3:AM Magazine" about German Idealism and Modernism. Read the full interview.
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Sidney Axinn
The Philosophy Department is sad to announce the death of one of its founding members, Professor Emeritus Sidney Axinn.
Georgetown University Associate Professor Katherine Withy visited the College of Liberal Arts to argue against what she sees as the nine possible motivations for Heidegger’s ontological difference.