Department of Philosophy

Civil rights attorney David Owens (2004) represents victims of police misconduct and wrongful conviction. 

Carole Lee, a philosopher at the UW, and David Moher, of the Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, Canada, argue that publishers should become much more transparent about their peer review practices.

The History and Philosophy of Science program offers humanist insights on past and present scientific advancements.

UW Arts & Sciences faculty members weigh in on whether President-elect Trump's election means doomsday. 

"This summer, NPR's science desk is thinking about waves, of all kinds — ocean, gravitational, even stadium waves. But what is a wave, anyway?" writes NPR's Joe Palca.

Philosophers and scientists collaborate to explore ethical questions raised by neuroscience.

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

"We do not solve the climate problem if we inflict catastrophe on future generations," writes Stephen Gardiner, professor of philosophy at the UW.

Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.

The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed.

Dr. Jana Lone, director for the Center for Philosophy for Children, talked to parents about understanding their philosophical children.

"As Canadians, we all have occasion to answer the question: What should the role of our military be, in working against human rights abuses abroad?" writes Michael Blake, UW professor of philosophy.

Sound Effect welcomes back Jana Mohr Lone, who heads the University of Washington’s Center for Philosophy for Children and uses books as a springboard for philosophical questions about identity.

Michael Blake, UW professor of philosophy, talks about the moral responsibilities of business leaders who meet with China's President Xi Jinping during his visit to Seattle.

KUOW's Speakers Forum presents the lecture and performance from last year's Music From The War To End All Wars series, with UW professors Ronald Moore and Robin McCabe.