Over the summer, Matthew McKeon, Philosophy's Chair, published a new book, Arguments and Reason-Giving. In the book, Matt discusses "the uses of arguments to advance their premises as reasons for…
There have been three large themes in Fleck's recent published research and professional presentations: (1) abortion and the Dobbs decision; (2) public reason and bioethics; and (3) precision medicine, priority setting, and health care justice. All these themes represent engaged philosophy that aims to manage respectfully and thoughtfully the public discussion of controversial ethical and political issues.
This inaugural volume of Continental Philosophy and the History of Thought seeks to establish the tone for a series that explores the rich relationships between thinkers, schools of thought, and philosophical movements crucial for the evolution and development of Continental philosophy.
Professor Katz shows that there is much Aristotle can still teach us about friendship. For example, why is a parasocial relationship not a friendship? What are the different kinds of friendship, and are all of them valuable? And what does it take to maintain a friendship?
Join Professor Stephen Esquith for a talk on February 8, 2024, at the International Center from 12PM-1:30PM in Room 303. You can also register for the Zoom Webinar here. All…
This year, 20 faculty members within the College of Arts & Letters have received promotions. The success of these individuals was celebrated during the 2023 Faculty and Staff Welcome Reception on Sept. 18…
The College of Arts & Letters welcomes 45 new full-time faculty and staff members this Fall 203 Semester. These faculty and staff members were recognized during the 2023 Faculty and Staff Welcome Reception, which was held on Sept. 18.
Leonard M. Fleck has been named University Distinguished Professor, one of the highest honors bestowed upon faculty members by Michigan State University. Fleck, who is appointed in both the Center…
The challenge of interdisciplinary research can be easily explained through the parable of five blind-folded people and one very patient elephant.