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Philosophy

"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
- William James

Studying Philosophy at Trent

Whatever your reasons for studying philosophy, the Department of Philosophy at Trent is a great place to do it. Our philosophically diverse faculty and venues such as the student Philosophy Society, the Departmental Colloquium series, and the Ryle Lecture series make for a rich and exciting intellectual environment. We have a vibrant program with many majors in Philosophy and we encourage and expect diversity in our philosophy student population.

By subjecting fundamental questions to rigorous intellectual investigation, Philosophy students are encouraged to develop exacting analytical and problem-solving skills and to refine their capacities for clear expression and critical thinking. Students in Philosophy at Trent study enduring questions, including those about the nature of reality, the limits of knowledge, the validity of ethical and political claims, and the evaluation of works of art. Our courses encourage the development of students' own philosophic positions. They also help students cultivate their abilities to reason logically, to reflect on moral, legal, and political questions, to assess the presuppositions of the sciences, social sciences and humanities, and to develop a world view that does justice to the complexity of life.

Are you a graduating student?

Find more information about Trent's convocation ceremonies at trentu.ca/convocation

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The Experience

By subjecting fundamental questions to rigorous intellectual investigation, Philosophy students are encouraged to develop exacting analytical and problem-solving skills and to refine their capacities for clear expression and critical thinking.

The Experience
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Program

What do you believe, and why? Philosophy can help with the answers. You will study fundamental questions about the world and your place in it.

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Trent News

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Dr. Kathryn Norlock is Advancing Gender Justice in the Field of Philosophy

Trent Philosophy professor receives international recognition, named Society for Women in Philosophy’s 2022 Distinguished Philosopher

February 3, 2023
Inaugural Jarislowsky chair at Trent gets support to develop the leaders of tomorrow in government, politics

‘Richer Experience’ for Public Service Students Thanks to $375,000 Scotiabank Gift

Inaugural Jarislowsky chair at Trent gets support to develop the leaders of tomorrow in government, politics

December 14, 2022
Dr. Cristine de Clercy, one of Canada’s foremost experts on the study of political leadership, joins Trent’s esteemed faculty as part of a  first-of-its-kind collaboration across five Canadian universities

Trent University Welcomes Inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership

Dr. Cristine de Clercy, one of Canada’s foremost experts on the study of political leadership, joins Trent’s esteemed faculty as part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration across five Canadian universities

November 24, 2022
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