Department of Philosophy
Why study Philosophy?
Learn how to think, discuss and write about abstract ideas. Discover how philosophy contributes to disciplines as diverse as sociology and computer science. You'll develop skills that lead to success in a wide range of graduate studies, and beyond.
Why Gender and Sexuality Studies?
The interdisciplinary Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSXS) program (formerly Women’s Studies WMST) focuses on issues of gender and sexuality, as well as race, class, disability, citizenship/documentation, age, and environmental issues. The program is defined by intersectional feminism and is global in scope. Issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion feature in all GSXS courses. GSXS instructors are committed to collaborative and participatory classrooms, decolonial learning, and a human rights agenda.
The supportive and welcoming attitudes of the members of the Philosophy Department at the University of Calgary fostered a collaborative environment that allowed me to thrive personally and academically.
Makmiller Pedroso
PhD'12, Assistant Professor, Towson University
Explore our programs
Undergraduate programs
Philosophy
Learn to answer the big questions. What is the ultimate nature of reality? How should we construct a just society? And how can we lead good lives?
Undergraduate programs
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Are you interested in exploring concepts like racism, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual identity? Do you see connections between the classroom and the community? Are you attuned to the pressing social issues of our times? Consider the Gender and Sexuality Studies program. Join the discussion, learn from other students, and deepen your critical thinking skills.
Graduate programs
MA and PhD programs
Our department is a vibrant philosophical community. You will benefit from graduate seminars, an active visiting speakers series and regular research group meetings. Add your voice to our community.
Philosophy and Gender and Sexuality Studies news and announcements
2025 Faculty of Arts Awards
Honouring outstanding members of the UCalgary Arts community
Philosophers do Internships
Chantal Bazinet discusses her internship at UCalgary's Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Office
Students’ Union announces teaching excellence award winners
41 members of UCalgary community honoured for their commitment to student success
Inaugural Year of the Interdisciplinary Working Group on the Ethics and Politics of Narrative
Working group marks a successful inaugural year bringing together scholars across disciplines and career stages to explore the power of narration in shaping ethical and political life
Philosophers do Internships
Alyssa D'Ambrosio discusses her internship organizing the University of Calgary’s Ethics Bowl in Winter 2025
UCalgary Open Logic Textbook Leads in Accessibility
Richard Zach produces accessible version of a free textbook for UCalgary's Philosophy 279 (Logic I) course
In the media
In the News Andrew Allison, Philosophy, The Conversation
What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence
In the News Andrew Allison writing in The Conversation Canada
What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence
In the News Safaneh Neyshabouri, Philosophy/School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in The Globe and Mail, in
Alberta tables legislation regulating pronouns in school, gender in sports, limiting access to health care
In the News Allen Habib, Philosophy, in CTV News
How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment
In the News David Barrett, Geography, Allen Habib, Philosophy, in Global News
Balancing Calgary’s growth and water supply topic of university study
In the News Allen Habib, Philosophy, CBC News
University of Calgary professor Allen Habib expalins why we do the 'right' thing in an emergency — and why we don't
The Myth of Jewish Humour
Join Dr. Roni Cohen, PhD (Goethe University), for a look at European Jewish popular culture and medieval Purim parodies in this exciting launch of the Jewish Culture Forum.
May 27, 12 p.m.
Online via Zoom
