Alumnus Spotlight: Dr. Ike Iyioke
Dr. Iyioke holds an MSc. In International Relations from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; an M.A. in Environmental Science Journalism, and a Ph.D. in Bioethics from Michigan State University.
Dr. Iyioke holds an MSc. In International Relations from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; an M.A. in Environmental Science Journalism, and a Ph.D. in Bioethics from Michigan State University.
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…
Nic Cottone, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Philosophy at Michigan State University, was awarded the 2024 Varg-Sullivan Endowed Graduate Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Letters in recognition of her outstanding research on feminist philosophy and social theory that primarily focuses on theories of social reproductive labor and sexual violence.
While most Michigan-based legal practitioners lack adequate training in Tribal laws, Taylor Elyse Mills, a sixth-year doctoral candidate in Philosophy at Michigan State University and graduate of MSU’s College of…
Professor Heather Douglas is a keynote speaker for this year's International Undergraduate Research Conference on Science, Technology, Medicine, and Society, which will be held at the University of Toronto from March 21-22.
Taylor Mills, a graduate student for Philosophy, was the recipient of the MSU Outreach and Engagement Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning 2024.
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…
Professor Douglas, Associate Professor of Philosophy, has recently published a paper, co-authored with T.Y. Branch, on "The social contract for science and the value-free ideal."
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…