Welcome to the Philosophy Department

Professor Zac Cogley

Philosophy stimulates your ability to think critically and creatively, and enhances your analytical capacities. It prepares you for a wide variety of careers, including law, medicine, business, teaching and just about any job that values good thinking and writing skills. But don't just take our word for it.

 

News and Information
Ann E. Cudd Professor Ann E. Cudd Visits Northern

Recently NMU hosted two lectures by Ann E. Cudd, a Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean for the Humanities at the University of Kansas. Dr. Cudd spoke on the relationship between the oppression of women and their autonomy, and on whether an enlightened form of capitalism might be good for women. Video of her talks is available here and here. Pictures below are from the event.

 

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Philosophy Professors Publish New Work

Professor Antony Aumann recently published "On the Validity of Pascal's Wager" in the Heythrop Journal and Professor Zac Cogley recently published "Trust and the Trickster Problem" in ​Analytic Philosophy​. Learn more about NMU's philosophy professors.

   

 

Cohodas Literary Prize
Deadline Extended

The Lois and Willard Cohodas Literary Prize deadline has been extended until March 26! 

Click here to see deadlines and application.

Philosophy on TV

garrisonllogo2_tsmall.jpgProfessor Zac Cogley recently appeared on the Doug Garrison Show to talk about the ethics of vaccines.

Alumni Survey

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We'd love to hear how the NMU Philosophy Department has shaped your life or career! Complete our survey here.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Stance.pngWrite a great paper for one of your philosophy classes? Submit it to one of the many excellent undergraduate philosophy conferences or journals, such as Ball State University's Stance!

Summer Philosophy Programs

Tricia Magalotti and Summer Philosophy ProgramsPhilosophy major Tricia Magalotti participated in the University of Colorado's Summer Seminar in Philosophy.

 

Learn about other summer programs.

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Events

Friday May 17
7:30 p.m. - Forest Roberts Theatre
Monday May 20
All Day Event - Northern Michigan University
Monday May 27
All Day Event - Northern Michigan University
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