Gerard Naddaf, Professor Emeritus of York University’s Department of Philosophy, has published a new book with McGill-Queen’s University Press that explores the importance of myths as creators of selfhood and group identity throughout history. To most, myths are merely fantastic stories. But for Luc Brisson, one of the great living Plato scholars and prominent philosophers of […]
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Our post docs have followed various paths to York. Some were highly qualified industry professionals. Others were acclaimed academics at other universities. One way or another, we're honoured to be their new home. Quick Links Find a Prof Our Research Faculty Publications Resources for Researchers Search Course Timetables Our Alumni Shereen Chang As a philosophy […]
Our Cognitive Science faculty hail from a variety of departments, including Philosophy, Psychology, Linguistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Biology. Quick Links Find a Prof Resources for Researchers Search Course Timetables Our Alumni Name Department & Faculty Office Extension Email Scott A. AdlerResearch Area/Interests: Infant cognition; Vision; Developmental psychology Psychology, Health BSB 333 33389 adler@yorku.ca […]
Welcome to York University’s Undergraduate Philosophy Association, better known as, Philosophia. Philosophia is affiliated with York University’s Department of Philosophy and Vanier College. Philosophia is an academic student-run initiative offering students a stimulating forum in which they may engage in philosophical inquiry beyond the classroom. We achieve this by practicing and offering philosophy in a […]
All talks will be held in person in South Ross 421. All talks will be on Fridays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. except for Kimberley Brownlee’s talk, which will be on a Wednesday. All are welcome! For more information contact pmoosavi@yorku.ca or rmyers@yorku.ca. Quick Links LA&PS Colleges Student Clubs & Associations Cognitive Science Speaker Series Our […]
Unless otherwise noted, all talks are Wednesdays 12:30–2:30 in Ross Hall S421. Some talks will be held remotely on Zoom. In these cases, the Zoom link will be emailed to all students and faculty from Cognitive Science and Philosophy. If you're affiliated with York but not in one of those groups, and want to receive […]
Come hear the top academics in various fields of philosophy invited to speak at York. This is a chance to learn, grow and be inspired. Quick Links LA&PS Colleges Our Faculty Find a Prof Our Alumni Faculty Publications Student Clubs & Associations Career Centre Philosophy Speaker Series Dig into the deep questions about the human […]
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Beyond choosing to study Philosophy, you’ve got the option to customize how you learn. You can select the length and depth of specialization within your degree — whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re able to declare […]