Studying Philosophy at FGCU

Welcome to the philosophy program at FGCU. This site is designed to give up-to-date information on program events, course offerings, and to provide students a wide array of resources for academic and career development. If you’re a prospective student and would like to schedule a meeting with an undergraduate program advisor in philosophy, click here. You can also visit our FGCU homepage at http://www.fgcu.eu/CAS/Philosophy.

2012 TAs announced

Congratulations Adil Mughal, Aastha Ahuja, Jonathan Wurtz and Kristen Tracy; they are our new 2012 Teaching Assistants!

Keynote Address from Philosophy Without Borders Symposium now available

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APA president writes op-ed in New York Times

The president of the American Philosophical Association, Linda Alcoff has written an op-ed piece in the New York Times concerning issues of race in Arizona.

 

Philosophy Without Borders: A Symposium in Honor of Ofelia Schutte (Hosted By FGCU Department of Communication and Philosophy & FGCU Philosophy Club)

Florida Gulf Coast University hosts “Philosophy Without Borders: A Symposium in Honor of Ofelia Schutte”- a dynamic one-day symposium focusing on issues of pluralism and diversity in philosophy through the pioneering work of Dr. Ofelia Schutte (Ph.D Yale University). In the wake of the recent naming of FGCU philosophy as a top program for the stufy of Latin American Philosophy by the Pluralist Guide to Philosophy, this international conference will host renowned speakers and introduce audiences of all backgrounds to key issues and developments in the field of philosophy, with a focus on Latin American Philosophy. This will take place on the FGCU Main Campus and will run from 11:00am-5:00pm, in Marieb Hall Room 200.

At 11:00am, John Carroll University distinguished professor and Don Schula chair of Philosophy, Mariana Ortega, will deliver a keynote address entitled, “Self-Mapping, Be-Longing, and the Home Question.” This talk focuses on the experience of being an exile from a home country and the philosophical problems associated with the search for an identity that is tied to a sense of ‘belonging’ or ‘home’. Following Ortega’s address, the symposium will break for lunch.

At 1:30pm, a panel consisting of Ofelia Schutte’s former students will discuss issues of cultural identity and the prospect of pluralism in philosophy today. Vanderbilt University Graduate fellow Andrea Pitts will give a talk entitled, “Exploring the History of Latin American Philosophy on New Terrain.” This talk will introduce audiences to the field of Latin American philosophy and will raise important issues about diversity within philosophy.

Following this talk, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor Elena Ruiz-Aho will present a talk entitled “Radical Pluralism: On Finding One’s Voice in Professional Philosophy”- a talk that tackles issues of professional marginalization faced by women of color and minorities in philosophy. It also provides an analysis of the role race plays in graduate mentorship experiences and its impact on academic and professional outcomes.

At 3:00pm, Distinguished Professors, Elizabeth Millan (DePaul University), Jorge Gracia (SUNY: Buffalo), and Mariana Ortega Will discuss the impact of Ofelia Schutte’s pioneering work in the fields of Existentialism, Feminism, and Latin American Philosophy. This will be followed by a keynote address from  Ofelia Schutte. This historic talk will trace key moments in the development of Latin American Philosophy and the ongoing transformation of philosophy and the ongoing transformation of philosophy as a field still grappling with issues of diversity and pluralism.

new Assistant Professor publishes book in Ethics

Congratulations go out to our new faculty member (Fall 2012), Dr. Mohamad Al-Hakim, who has co-edited a volume titled: “Ethics and the Public Service: Trust, Integrity, and Democracy”. To find our more about this great volume, click here.

FGCU philosophy recognized by the Pluralist’s Guide to Philosophy Programs!!

Breaking news!! FGCU philosophy has been named by the Pluralist’s Guide to Philosophy Programs  as one of 16 undergraduate and/or MA programs in the country–and the only one in the south eastern United States– that is recommended for the study of Latin American and Latino/a philosophy.  As part of the program’s commitment

Summer institute for undergraduates at UC Boulder: July 23- Aug 10

This year’s undergraduate seminar series for students considering graduate study in philosophy is themed “The Limits of Knowledge”. For more info visit http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/outreach_summer_seminar.shtml