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Read more about the article Working Toward a Philosophy for All of Us
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Working Toward a Philosophy for All of Us

February 12, 2021

“Why philosophy?” That’s a question MSU Philosophy Professor Kristie Dotson, formal advisor to the new Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), has fielded many times before. Perhaps it…

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Philosophy Department Earns High Marks for Addressing Issues of Underrepresented Groups

February 2, 2021

A leading advisory board of recognized philosophers has identified Michigan State University’s Department of Philosophy as a premier place for graduate students from underrepresented populations to earn a doctorate degree.…

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College Saddened by Passing of Long-Serving Faculty Member

October 26, 2020

The College of Arts & Letters is saddened by the passing of one of its longest-serving faculty members, former Associate Professor of Philosophy, James Roper, who retired from Michigan State…

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Read more about the article Fusing Ideas Through Philosophy: Center Elevates Collaborative Research Between the Arts and Sciences
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Fusing Ideas Through Philosophy: Center Elevates Collaborative Research Between the Arts and Sciences

October 15, 2020

The challenge of interdisciplinary research can be easily explained through the parable of five blind-folded people and one very patient elephant.

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Philosophy Professor Recognized for Her Anti-Violence Research

June 25, 2020

Elena Ruíz’s anti-violence research has attracted the interest and support of advocacy organizations and philanthropic groups world-wide, including the Me Too Movement Organization for which she was named principal researcher for gender-based violence in…

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Persistence and Determination Are Keys to Success for Philosophy Graduate

May 13, 2020

Mary Taetsch has taken the road less traveled to receive her undergraduate degree and is a great example of not losing sight of one’s dreams and how persistence pays off.…

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Elena Ruíz Named Principal Researcher at MeToo International

May 11, 2020

Elena Ruíz has joined the team at 'Me Too.' International, the organization behind the #MeToo movement.  As their Principal Researcher on Gender-Based Violence, Dr. Ruíz directs various research and outreach initiatives in support of…

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College Saddened by Loss of Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

May 11, 2020

The College of Arts & Letters is saddened by the passing of Charles J. McCracken, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, who died on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Santa Barbara, California.…

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Charles McCracken Obituary

May 6, 2020

Charles J. McCracken, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Michigan State University, died on May 4, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California. He was born in Los Angeles on April 17, 1933. After his…

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Professor Kyle Powys Whyte to Receive Community Engagement Scholarship Award

January 23, 2020

Kyle Powys Whyte, Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Timnick Chair in the Humanities, along with Chris Caldwell, Director of the Sustainable Development Institute at the College of Menominee Nation, are this year's…

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Public Philosophy Journal Publishes First Issue

January 8, 2020

The Public Philosophy Journal (PPJ), led by Christopher P. Long, Dean of the College of Arts & Letters, and Dean Rehberger, Director of Matrix, has just released its first issue, which includes articles…

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Four Faculty Members Promoted to Full Professor

November 20, 2019

The College of Arts & Letters is pleased to honor Kristie Dotson, Christopher Frilingos, Mohammad Khalil, and Kyle Whyte who each have been promoted to full professor. They were recognized…

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