Philosophy
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Academic experts across disciplines tackle questions surrounding the origins of life
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences brought together a biologist, a Christian theologist, a philosopher and an astrophysicist June 17 for a lab-to-table conversation exploring their views and academic perspectives on the origins of life. Read MoreJul 7, 2021
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Discussion on the origins of life featuring cross-section of Vanderbilt academics set for June 17
How do academics with diverse areas of expertise view the origins of life? A June 17 virtual discussion hosted by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences will bring together perspectives from single-cell biology, theology, space and time and metaphysical philosophy to explore the unique and common understandings among the fields. Read MoreJun 3, 2021
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John Lachs, longtime Vanderbilt philosophy professor, to retire in August
Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs will retire and receive emeritus status on Aug. 15, after more than 50 years of teaching at Vanderbilt University. Lachs’ thought-provoking lectures have been perennial favorites among not only students, but also many alumni, who eagerly have signed up for his numerous appearances at Reunion and Vanderbilt chapter events. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Talisse’s gallery talk at Frist Art Museum moves online May 8
Robert B Talisse will deliver an online gallery talk, “Overcoming Partisan Politics,” hosted by the Frist Art Museum on Friday, May 8. The session over Zoom, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 3 p.m. Read MoreMay 1, 2020
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Philosophy professor to discuss research on political polarization Nov. 21
Robert Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in its Place, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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New faculty Diana Heney: ‘Ethics Backwards and Forwards’
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Diana B. Heney studies the history of philosophy and how people have grappled for thousands of years with questions like, “What is it to be human?” and “What is it to be a good human?” Read MoreSep 29, 2019
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Vanderbilt senior named to 2020 class of Yenching Scholars
Steven Yue Heng Yang, a philosophy and economics double major who is on track to graduate from Vanderbilt this May after completing all of his course requirements in just three years, has been named to the 2019-20 class of Yenching Scholars. This highly competitive award provides a fully funded master’s degree in one of six core areas of study at the Yenching Academy at Peking University. Read MoreApr 18, 2019
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Berry Lecture in Public Philosophy to explore chronic loneliness April 12
People who feel chronically lonely are often struck by the fact that no one seems to need them. In the next Berry Lecture in Public Philosophy, the University of Warwick's Kimberley Brownlee will explore the tragedy of chronic loneliness, the moral urgency of our need for social connection, and the social human rights that this need grounds. Read MoreApr 9, 2019
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New faculty: Paul C. Taylor
Paul C. Taylor is W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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Vanderbilt faculty, alumni to present at Southern Festival of Books
Vanderbilt faculty and alumni are featured at the free Southern Festival of Books, happening this weekend at War Memorial Plaza and the downtown Nashville Public Library. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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TEDxNashville 2018 to include Herculano-Houzel, Ikard and Talisse
College of Arts and Science professors Suzana Herculano-Houzel, David Ikard and Robert Talisse are among the speakers at the TEDxNashville event March 16–17 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreMar 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries acquire three of Spinoza’s book treasures
Vanderbilt has acquired three rare 17th-century volumes by famed philosopher Baruch Spinoza, thanks to the Provost's Library Collective Initiative. They will be on public display March 12. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Nov. 11 John Cleese event at Vanderbilt cancelled
British writer, actor, comedian, and self-described "tall person" John Cleese will speak on "Thinking Creatively" at Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema Nov. 11. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2017 class named
An Emmy-winning writer for 'The Daily Show,' three journalists whose careers have been shaped by innovation, and a woman judge who blazed new trails have been named to the Student Media Hall of Fame. Read MoreAug 18, 2017
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A tale of two doctors
When Michael Caruso walked across the Commencement stage and received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt in 1972, pursuing a Ph.D. seemed unlikely. Despite falling in love with philosophy after taking an introductory course with Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs his sophomore year and declaring it… Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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How to Argue: Advice from Robert Talisse and Scott Aikin
Vanderbilt philosophy professors Robert B. Talisse and Scott F. Aikin offer some rules of thumb on how to argue. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Philosophy on the run: Vanderbilt professors host ‘Philosophy 15’ video podcast
Got 15 minutes? Rob Talisse and Scott Aikin say that's enough time to get philosophical with the help of their podcast, "Philosophy 15." Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Lachs to lecture on death and self-importance
This year's Berry Lecture is April 20 and features Vanderbilt philosopher John Lachs. Read MoreApr 10, 2017
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Exhibition to share life lessons of African American seniors
An exhibition showcasing life stories of African American seniors—part of a project founded by Associate Provost Ifeoma Nwankwo—will be displayed April 13 at Sarratt Student Center. Read MoreApr 7, 2017