Scott Aikin

Robert Talisse’s Open Inquiry Award recognizes his work on effective argumentation—an increasingly relevant topic for today’s polarized campuses and public squares. His work provides astute observations about the current climate and offers invaluable solutions to decrease polarization and improve constructive discourse. Read More

The College of Arts and Science has recognized its most dedicated instructors representing faculty excellence in teaching effectiveness, innovative teaching practices and extraordinary contributions to undergraduate immersion experiences. Read More

Read about the latest faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read More

Vanderbilt philosophy professors Robert B. Talisse and Scott F. Aikin offer some rules of thumb on how to argue. Read More

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 More

Vanderbilt philosophy professors Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse offer specific steps for managing what some dread most during the holidays: the heated arguments at the family dinner table. Read More

Scott Aikin and Robert Talisse, two Vanderbilt University philosophy professors who are passionate about the importance of political argument to democracy, have written a step-by-step guide that blasts many of the so-called debates in current media. Read More

Read about faculty and student awards and achievements. Read More

See a complete list of new university faculty for the 2013-14 academic year. Read More

The fall 2013 edition of Saturday University at Vanderbilt will feature members of the philosophy department lecturing on “Life’s Big Questions and Philosophy’s Answers to Them” on four October Saturday mornings. Read More