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Philosophy

Philosophy challenges students to move beyond uncritical patterns of thought, to recognize problems, and to exchange a more naive world view for a more considered and justifiable one. In doing so, students learn to think in ways that are simultaneously both disciplined and imaginative.

Sam CowlingSam Cowling,Professor, Chair of Philosophy
Juneda MarhevkaJuneda Marhevka,Academic Administrative Assistant

Philosophy

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Location: Knapp Hall - 205F
Phone: 740-587-6387

Six months after graduation, 89% of Philosophy Department graduates were employed, in graduate school, or completing post-graduate service.

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Spotlights

Steve Vogel
Denison Magazine

The Office: Steve Vogel

Knapp 205: The classic office of Steve Vogel, Professor & Maria Theresa Barney Chair of Philosophy
Mrinalini Mitra ’20
Where We Go

Social Justice Entrepreneur

Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.
Professor John McHugh, Benjamin Keefer '19 and Audrey Kirkley '20
How We Learn

The Meaning of Life?

Two summer scholar researchers take ten weeks to dive into one of the big questions in life: What is morality?
Mishti Mitra ’20
Where We Go

Sharing The Light

Even as a young girl, Mishti Mitra ’20 was able to imagine herself in another person’s circumstances.
Professor Sam Cowling
How We Learn

Philosophy Past

Professor Sam Cowling discusses the Philosophy Department's rich and interesting history here at Denison in a podcast for the Tuesday Lunch Series.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. John McHugh
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John McHugh wins DCGA Award

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. John McHugh was the first recipient of the DCGA Faculty Member of the Year Award in May 2013.
Mark Moller, pictured in his office
How We Learn

This is Denison: Mark Moller

A conversation with Mark Moller, dean of first-year students, philosophy professor and, yes, a Winnie the Pooh fan.
Brazil: Five Centuries of Change
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Thomas E. Skidmore '54

Harvard offered Thomas Skidmore '54 a post-doctoral fellowship in 1961 to change his history specialty to Modern Latin America.

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