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
Elias Yuan at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy
Elias Yuan presented at a poster session hosted by the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) Summer School in July 2024
The History of Schizoid: A Comparative Analysis
Larissa Kolias's 2022 SSHRC award winning project is a comparative analysis of “schizoid” within the descriptive and psychodynamic traditions
Global Feminism - PGSA Student Conference, May 1-2, 2024
The PGSA student conference will take place online and in-person on May 1-2, 2024.
UCalgary Giving Day
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In the media
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
In the News CBC News, Calgary
Allen Habib explains what motivates us to do the 'right' thing in an emergency
In the News Amanda Bryant writing in The Conversation Canada
Measuring methane intensity is a key step on the path to net zero
In the News Safaneh Mohaghegh Neyshabouri in CBC Radio
Mass demonstrations in Iran rooted in decades of 'quiet acts of resistance'
2024 CanWest Global Lecture featuring Tanya Talaga
A free public lecture with bestselling author and journalist Tanya Talaga. This annual series brings leading experts to campus to explore today’s pressing issues.
Oct. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Taylor Institute Forum, Room TI 160
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