Stories about "Philosophy"
Video: Devanshi Trivedi ’22, neuroscience, philosophy, and ‘what makes us who we are’

Thursday, May 26, 2022 4:35 pm

Trivedi has wanted to study the brain ever since a childhood friend told her that our eyes see the world upside down, but our brains flip everything right side up.

Investing in student success: Meet Bates faculty new to the tenure track in 2019

Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:40 am

Five professors newly appointed to the tenure track have found that their values, interests, and goals are reflected in the Bates community.

Look What We Found: Susan Stark’s lucky great-grandmother

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 8:55 am

A striking black-and-white photograph of Associate Professor of Philosophy Susan Stark’s great-grandmother occupies a place of honor in her Hedge Hall office.

Video: Emilio Valadez ’18 and the philosophy of lunch

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 7:47 pm

Amidst a "constellation of humans" in Commons at noontime, Emilio Valadez ’18 is nourished by something greater than lunch.

What I mean when I say: ‘Disposition,’ with Lauren Ashwell

Friday, March 18, 2016 9:55 am

Philosopher Lauren Ashwell puts a metaphysical spin on an everyday term.

2014 Fulbright recipients: Ashley Lepre

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:05 am

Ashley Lepre '13 is one of Bates' 10 2014 Fulbright recipients.

2014 Fulbright recipients: John Stewart

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:31 am

John Stewart '14 is one of Bates' 10 Fulbright recipients for 2014.

‘Agent provocateur’ Thomas Tracy is 2014 Kroepsch honoree for excellence in teaching

Friday, February 28, 2014 5:56 am

For students, the intrinsic value of studying philosophy is a "richer and more interesting life."

Philosophy, Fall 2013

Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:59 pm

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome Paul Schofield to the…

Researcher Allison Mann ’08 keeps ‘Mad Men’ real

Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:48 am

Mann upholds the show's "well-earned reputation for authenticity and for mining the tumultuous history of the 1960s."

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