Archive: Philosophy
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Joel Michael Reynolds Recognized by The Hastings Center for Groundbreaking Work in Disability Studies
The Hastings Center has named Joel Michael Reynolds one of their newest fellows for his work on the philosophy and ethics of disability studies
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Academic Journal Founded by College Professor Provides Focal Point for Disability Studies
The Journal of Philosophy of Disability, launched last year by Joel Michael Reynolds, is celebrating the publication of its second issue this November.
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Colloquium for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Showcases Academic Tenacity
Students recently exhibited independent and mentored research at the Colloquium for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities (CRSSH).
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Renowned Georgetown Ethicist Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Nancy Sherman, a Distinguished University Professor, is one of 261 new members elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
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Indigenous Philosophy and Creating a More Sustainable Future for Georgetown
Ahead of Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability hosted an event and open discussion around how Indigenous philosophies can, and should, be interwoven into the university’s sustainability framework. Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy of Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, led the discussion, focusing on Indigenous environmental policies and how they can inform our relationship to both the natural world and each other.
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College Academic Council Recognizes Scholastic Tenacity and Independent Thought
The College Academic Council celebrated distinguished faculty and promising students at its 16th annual awards ceremony. This year’s event honored Erin Cline, a professor of Chinese philosophy whose work in the classroom has transformed her students’ lives.
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College Senior Solveig Baylor (C’22) Awarded Second Place for Interdisciplinary Research at Big East Research Symposium
Solveig Baylor (C’22) won second place at the inaugural Big East Research Symposium, an event designed to highlight the value of undergraduate research, for her project titled, “Women’s Autonomy and Inheritance Law in India.”
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Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism Linked to Climate Crisis: New Book Explores the Connection
Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, reimagines what the reparations movements responding to Trans-Atlantic slavery and colonialism should look like and how they can function.
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Junior Creates Organization to Advocate for More Accessible Practices in High School Debates
Alanna Cronk (C’23) started the organization 1AC-ACCESSIBILITY (1AC), which seeks to make high school debates more accessible to those with disabilities, in the spring of her sophomore year. A speech
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Book by Philosophy Professor Uses Ancient Wisdom as Framework to Alleviate Problems of Today
At a time of extraordinary uncertainty and anxiety, we are all searching for ways to stay calm and remain positive. Nancy Sherman, University Professor in the Department of Philosophy, draws on the wisdom of philosophers to bring ancient ideas to bear on the concerns of today in her latest book STOIC WISDOM: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.
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