Welcome to the Department of Philosophy
Welcome
Philosophy is traditionally defined as the love of wisdom, the ability to think well about the foundations of human action, the nature of reality and the purposes and priorities of life.
News & Announcements
Congratulations to Drs. Shelley Wilcox and Justin Tiwald!
The Department of Philosophy is deeply proud of our own Dr. Shelley Wilcox for receiving the LCA Excellence in Teaching Award, as well as our own Dr. Justin Tiwald...
Around the Department
There are so many new opportunities to get involved around the department! Minorities and Philosophy, a brand new Philosophy and Religion Club, Ethics Bowl...
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Black Lives Matter
Dear Students,
The philosophy department stands in solidarity with our Black students and colleagues as we mourn the loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others...
SF State Philosophers at Arizona State for the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
Guest philosopher Owen Flanagan presents to San Francisco State University students and faculty.
Cheerful philosophers at Sneak Preview 2019.
Philosophy representatives at the Graduate Fair.
A graduate teaching associate tutors philosophy students outdoors.
A graduate student presents to faculty and colleagues outdoors.
Shelley Wilcox, Josh Landy and Ken Taylor engage with the audience during a live recording of Philosophy Talk: Sanctuary Cities at San Francisco State University.
Guest philosopher Carolyn Dicey Jennings (UC Merced) is introduced by our own Professor Carlos Montemayor.
Professor Shelley Wilcox discusses sanctuary cities with Philosophy Talk's Ken Taylor.