Simon Fraser University
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Department of Philosophy

  • Chair's Welcome

    Chair's Welcome

    Welcome to the Philosophy Department at SFU. We are a small, energetic, and productive department dedicated to both teaching and research. learn more →

  • Undergraduate Program

    Undergraduate Program

    Learn more about our courses, majors, certificates and more ... may we suggest our 100-level courses (no pre-reqs) to solve WQB dilemmas... learn more →

  • Colloquium Series

    Colloquium Series

    Talks are held at the Burnaby Campus in WMC 3510 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. They are free and open to the public. learn more →

  • Graduate Program

    Graduate Program

    SFU Philosophy offers the MA degree through a fully-funded program carefully designed to fill a special niche in philosophy graduate education. Applications open November. learn more →

  • Methodology of Science Certificate

    Methodology of Science Certificate

    Gain core critical and philosophical reasoning skills to enhance your study of science. Clear thinking—clear writing—clear speaking...all part of being a scientist! learn more →

  • Law Concentration

    Law Concentration

    Focusing on topics in Philosophy of Law, Political Philosophy, Ethics, and Moral Theory, the Concentration in Law is directly applicable to legal theory and policy courses, giving you a strong background and head start in Law School. learn more →

  • Ethics Certificate

    Ethics Certificate

    Five concentrations that match your major! All professions increasingly demand ethical training, for good reasons. The certificate's five streams suited to your career plans offer the ethical theory and practice that puts you one step ahead. learn more →

  • Next

    Next

    THINK! Philosophy—robot-proof your career and make a great subject choice for undergrad and grad enrollment. learn more →

COVID-19 DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSE

As of Tuesday, March 17, we discontinue any in-person teaching, including in-person exams, for the rest of the semester. All Philosophy courses will continue but will move to online/remote instruction and take-home exams. Students: please check your SFU email accounts and CANVAS course pages for information from your instructors about how your individual classes will be proceeding.  

  • The Philosophy department's offices will be closed until further notice, but instructors, TAs and staff are available by email. 
  • Undergraduate advising, enrollment issues, declarations, and graduation checks: email philmgr@sfu.ca and include your student ID# 
  • See our Contact page and People page on this website for email information for staff and faculty. 
  • The Philosophy department has also set up an emergency response team for handling issues relating to COVID-19 and for reporting purposes for our Philosophy students and faculty. The response team can be reached by email at: wwwphil@sfu.ca

Please notify us via that email address if:

  • You have contacted 811, and are self-isolating because you are experiencing symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19
  • You are getting tested for COVID-19.  If you know the results, please also report whether it was negative or positive.
  • You have concerns which require immediate action (not related to courses - please contact your instructors for that)

Check SFU updates on COVID-19 FAQs

Stay safe, everyone!

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Spring 2020 colloquium series next on March 13
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Philosophy : Asking Questions – Seeking Answers

Edited by Steven Stich and Tom Donaldson