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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.
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Fresh Article from Professor Montemayor: Inferential Integrity and Attention
Congratulations to Professor Montemayor on the recent publication of his article "Inferential Integrity and Attention".
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Philosophy Professor Shelley Wilcox on KALW-FM's "Philosophy Talk"
Listen to a special episode of KALW-FM's "Philosophy Talk,"recorded on campus, with Philosophy Professor Shelley...
Carlos Montemayor at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy
Prof. Montemayor presented on The Difference Between...
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.
Cheerful philosophers at Sneak Preview 2019.
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.
SF State Philosophers at Arizona State for the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
Guest philosopher Owen Flanagan presents to San Francisco State University students and faculty.
A graduate teaching associate tutors philosophy students outdoors.
A graduate student presents to faculty and colleagues outdoors.
Philosophy representatives at the Graduate Fair.