The Lauter Prize in Philosophy: established in 2010, in honor of Herman A. Lauter, Professor of Philosophy from 1963-1991, presented annually to the author of the best essay submitted in a philosophy class. Papers may be from any level philosophy class and should be submitted to the department chair by April 10th. The decision will be made by the Philosophy Department faculty as a whole. Students may win the award more than once. The award will be announced at the end of the spring semester and will include a cash prize of $200. Submit your essay by April 10, 2014 here.
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October 30, 2012
Fall Philosophy Deparment Colloquium
April 22, 2012
Please join us for this year's comps presentations beginning at 5pm on Thursday, April 26 in Fowler 209.
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September 19, 2011
Join the Oxy Philosophy Facebook Page! For current students and faculty and alumni!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=157589537520&re
September 19, 2011
The Philosophy Department is hosting a BBQ from 5-7 PM in Sycamore Glen this Thursday, September 22.
Majors, minors, students in philosophy courses, and prospective students interested in philosophy are encouraged to attend!
Meet the professors, other students, and enjoy the burgers, veggie burgers, and other delectable BBQ items cooked up by the professors!
FREE FOOD AND FREE THINKING!
September 16, 2011
Philosophy Department Colloquium
In Defense of Secular Belief
Avnur Yuval
Scripps College
Monday, November 14, 2011
5 pm - Fowler 202
Refreshments Served - Everyone is welcome!
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May 4, 2011
Saamahn Mahjouri has won the Lauter Prize for 2011, for his paper, "Knowing and Applying the ‘Science of the Mind’." Congratulations to Saamahn!
April 15, 2011
Senior Comprehensives in Philosophy, 2011
Tuesday, April 19th
11:45am - 1:15pm
Johnson 201
The Ethics of Sport and Performance Enhancing Substances: Don’t Hate the Player Hate the Game.
Mitchell Grummon
Searching for Feminism in Plato's Republic: The Women of the Guardian Class.
Danielle Siegler
... Read MoreApril 4, 2011
The Lauter Prize in Philosophy: established in 2010, in honor of Herman A. Lauter, Professor of Philosophy from 1963-1991, presented annually to the author of the best essay submitted in a philosophy class. Papers may be from any level philosophy class and should be submitted to the department chair by April 10th. The decision will be made by the Philosophy Department faculty as a whole. Students may win the award more than once. The award will be announced at the end of the spring semester and will include a cash prize of $200. Submit your paper!
