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Philosophy Events Calendar

All Department of Philosophy events are posted to this calendar.

Philosophy Department Newsletter

The Department of Philosophy newsletter recounts recent events and accomplishments. It is published biannually and distributed via email. Contact franklingifts@uga.edu to be put on the newsletter mailing list.

Latest News

Winfield "Rethinking the Arts"

Fall 2023 Faculty News & Accomplishments

Richard Winfield’s latest book, Rethinking the Arts After Hegel: From Architecture to Motion Pictures, will be published by Palgrave Macmillan this November.  
Dr. Youjin Kong

Youjin Kong Joins Philosophy Faculty

The Department of Philosophy is excited to welcome new assistant professor, Youjin Kong.
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Philosophy Graduate Students Defend Dissertations, Start Jobs

Three UGA Philosophy graduate students have recently successfully defended their dissertations and secured teaching positions and several other former students continue to move forward in successful academic careers.
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Upcoming Events

Willard Canceled lecture
October 19

“Why Artists Won’t Stay #Canceled” - Mary Beth Willard (Weber State University)



115 Peabody Hall

I Am Greta
November 7

Ethics Film Screening - "I Am Greta"



Fine Arts Balcony Theater (Room 400)

Roland Vegso
November 9

"The Dialectical Screen: Walter Benjamin on Television" - Roland Végsö (UGA)



115 Peabody Hall

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