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Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Rolf George passed away on April 28th, 2025.

Donations in memory of Rolf George can be made to or via cheque payable to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. Please indicate in the open field online or on the cheque memo that your gift is in memory of Rolf George. Your contribution will help support the study of philosophy in tribute to Professor George’s enduring legacy.

The article linked here focuses on how ancient builders oriented temples to align with stars and the sun at the spring equinox. It features research by UW Philosophy department's Jacqueline Feke.Ìý

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Brian Orend featured in Daily Bulletin

Seizing Happiness Through Adversity

For Dr. Brian Orend, a professor of philosophy and À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ alum, the quest for happiness has been both a professional endeavour and a personal journey.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

New publication from Andria Bianchi

Former student Andria Bianchi published a new book entitledÌýIntellectual Disabilities and Autism: Ethics and Practice.Ìý

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

New publication by Jackie Feke

Professor Feke's latest publication "." found inÌýStudies in History and Philosophy of Science shows that the ancient Greeks had an idea of laws of nature and that the modern idea of laws of nature may have its roots in ancient Pythagoreanism.