University of Akron Philosophy Department

Our primary goal is to enhance & improve the intellectual quality of education of every UA undergraduate student by developing their critical thinking skills.

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

What an honor and a pleasure to have Alia Baig as a student and to see her chosen to be Commencement Speaker, and then actually to be present to hear her commencement address at the J.A.R.! Congratulations, Alia! You do @ZipsPhilosophy proud!

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Always a pleasure to pop by the Diamond Deli and be reminded that W. V. O. Quine is not the only Akron philosopher to make a lasting contribution.

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

On April 6, 2024, @ZipsPhilosophy 's own Dr. Dimitria Gatzia presided over the annual meeting of the Ohio Philosophical Association at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

We are proud of UA philosophy and sociology double major Joe McCoy for being named one of 24 Zips for 2024!

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

U of Akron philosophy major Alia Baig gave a riveting address at the annual President's Reception for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

The UA Philosophy Department is encouraging faculty and students to submit papers to the OPA and/or volunteer for comments #philosophy

[Kelly-Ann Allen, PhD FAPS @drkellyallen]

Things you can say during peer-review and also in a swimming pool.

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Dr. Gatzia, professor of philosophy, will be giving a talk on what psychedelics can tell us about perceptual processing Tuesday, October 4th at 1 pm EDT. You can use this zoom link to join: https://t.co/Ul0la2hnq7

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[Daily Nous / Justin Weinberg @DailyNousEditor]

Students, if you're looking for a guide for how to write a philosophy paper (and profs, if you're looking for one to share with your students), here's a sampling of some of them... https://t.co/NoYyy9Gy2b

[Samantha Rose Hill @Samantharhill]

"For me the question was, either I study philosophy or I drown myself."

— Hannah Arendt

[Samantha Rose Hill @Samantharhill]

Hannah Arendt's syllabus for From Machiavelli to Marx, taught at Cornell in 1965

[Daily Nous / Justin Weinberg @DailyNousEditor]

Saul Kripke, one of the most influential analytic philosophers of the 20th Century, has died. https://t.co/ThmfO2128e

[APA Blog @apa_blog]

Navigating the Apocalypse https://t.co/XvILHyKwl5

[Samantha Rose Hill @Samantharhill]

"There is no better trigger for thinking than laughter."

— Walter Benjamin

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Dr. Hreno gave a presentation to the UA Pre-Law Society on the benefits of philosophy as a discipline and as a major for pre-law students. The philosophy department also offers a 6-year joint BA/JA degree tailored for students who wish to study law. @beaconjournal @buchtelite

[Samantha Rose Hill @Samantharhill]

"The notion that there exist dangerous thoughts is mistaken for the simple reason that thinking itself is dangerous to all creeds, convictions, and opinions."

— Hannah Arendt

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Interested in law or race studies? Philosophy of Race and Philosophy of Law are now offered in the fall. @UAkronEsc @UAStudentLife @UAkronCareer @AdvisorZippy @buchtelite @uakronbcas

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Not sure what to take in the fall? There is a philosophy course for everyone. Enroll now! @UAkronEsc @UAStudentLife @UAkronCareer @AdvisorZippy @buchtelite @uakronbcas

[University of Akron Philosophy Department @ZipsPhilosophy]

Not sure what to take in the fall? There is a philosophy course for everyone. Enroll now! @UAkronEsc @UAStudentLife @UAkronCareer @AdvisorZippy @buchtelite @uakronbcas