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Professor Jody Azzouni’s new book "Attributing Knowledge: What It Means to Know Something" is out.
Professor Avner Baz’s new (second) book on aspect perception, "Wittgenstein on Aspect Perception", has been published by Cambridge University Press.
Professor George Smith and former Tufts Undergrad Dr. Raghav Seth’s book "Brownian Motion and Molecular Reality" has been released.
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Department of Philosophy News
Erin Kelly wins Pulitzer Prize
Prof. Kelly wrote collaborative memoir with and about the late artist Winfred Rembert.
Just Deserts: Debating Free Will
'Just Deserts' brings together two philosophers – Daniel C. Dennett and Gregg D. Caruso – to debate their respective views on free will, moral responsibility, and legal punishment.
Kindergarten Philosophers
Susan Russinoff leads twelve undergraduate students in her 'Philosophy for Children' course in the K-1 classroom, at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School.
Senate selects logic professor Susan Russinoff as teacher of the year
Professor Susan Russinoff awarded Professor of the Year by Student Body Senate.
Thomas Pradeu and Brian Epstein win the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards
The London School of Economics and Political Science is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 and 2016 Lakatos Awards.