The Philosophy Department has the sad duty to announce the death of our beloved and valued colleague, Professor Bernard Hodgson, who passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Funeral arrangments are indicated in the Globe and Mail obituary. The Department will look for ways to celebrate and honour Professor Hodgson's contributions to philosophy and to Trent.

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Whatever your reasons for studying philosophy, the Department of Philosophy at Trent is a great place to do it. Please explore our site to find out more about our program, our philosophically diverse faculty, and philosophical venues such as the student Philosophy Society, the Departmental Colloquium series, and the Ryle Lecture series that make Trent an exciting place to learn and talk about philosophy.

Course Listings for 2008-09

Course listings for our first, second, third and fourth year courses are now available on our site.

Growing Demand for Philosophy Graduates

According to the Guardian, in the business world there is growing demand for philosophy graduates . Click here for the full story.

New Students

Are you a new student at Trent? Are you interested in exploring philosophy? Please check our exciting program, first year course offerings and first year FAQ to see how you can do philosophy at Trent.

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