28 04, 2023

Department of Philosophy to Host Community Discussion on Gun Violence

By |2023-04-28T14:27:37-04:00April 28, 2023|News Briefs|Comments Off on Department of Philosophy to Host Community Discussion on Gun Violence

On Sunday, May 7, leaders from different political persuasions, elected officials and the public will come together at the College of Charleston's Wells Fargo Auditorium to discuss community-generated proposals to reduce gun violence.

19 01, 2023

Philosophy Professor is Rewriting ‘Herstory’

By |2023-01-19T15:28:18-05:00January 19, 2023|College of Charleston Magazine|Comments Off on Philosophy Professor is Rewriting ‘Herstory’

Philosophy professor Deborah Boyle is setting the historical record straight about women philosophers and their contribution to the field.

7 09, 2022

Professor Rewrites History of Early Modern Philosophy to Include Women

By |2022-09-23T15:04:10-04:00September 7, 2022|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Professor Rewrites History of Early Modern Philosophy to Include Women

Philosophy professor Deborah Boyle is a pioneer in the study of women philosophers in early modern philosophy, and her contributions have started a whole new conversation among scholars across the globe.

25 08, 2022

Socratic Scholars Program Empowers Students to Lead Challenging Dialogues

By |2022-09-14T11:02:43-04:00August 25, 2022|Academics, All News, Students|Comments Off on Socratic Scholars Program Empowers Students to Lead Challenging Dialogues

Eight students spent the last two years leading discussions on tricky topics of philosophical relevance through the Socratic Scholars program.

13 01, 2022

Scholarships Open the Door to Philosophical Exploration for CofC Student

By |2022-01-28T15:16:39-05:00January 13, 2022|Academics, All News, Students|Comments Off on Scholarships Open the Door to Philosophical Exploration for CofC Student

Bolstered by several humanities scholarships, Patrick Wohlscheid, a double major in English and philosophy, is researching philosophical and literary themes on subjects such as monstrosity and slavery.

8 06, 2021

Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences

By |2021-06-21T11:03:55-04:00June 8, 2021|Academics, All News|Comments Off on Summer Research Grants Give Students Deeper Academic Experiences

This year's Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grant projects span a variety of academic interests, from exploring a potential new treatment for spinal cord injuries to environmentally friendly water purification techniques to the integration of video projections into lighting design.

4 03, 2021

Staffer Strikes the Right Pose – and Balance – as Pro Bodybuilder

By |2021-03-11T09:43:30-05:00March 4, 2021|Faculty Staff News|Comments Off on Staffer Strikes the Right Pose – and Balance – as Pro Bodybuilder

An administrative assistant in the Department of Philosophy, LoRease Johnson has turned her love of working out into a professional bodybuilding career.

3 12, 2020

Learning Our Way: How Professors Are Maximizing Hybrid Teaching

By |2020-12-18T09:58:46-05:00December 3, 2020|Academics, All News, Students|Comments Off on Learning Our Way: How Professors Are Maximizing Hybrid Teaching

The fall 2020 semester has been one unlike any other in the College of Charleston's 250-year history. But out of the hard times often comes innovation, and that has certainly been the case at CofC, where faculty have expanded the horizons of learning through teaching in a hybrid (online/in-person instruction) format.

13 09, 2019

Philosophy Professor Believes in the Power of Ethical Justice

By |2020-02-25T12:56:05-05:00September 13, 2019|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Philosophy Professor Believes in the Power of Ethical Justice

Philosophy professor Jennifer Baker has been putting her expertise in virtue ethics to work as a representative on the Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.