Happiness class hooks students on more than a feeling
Part of a series exploring humanity's most enduring questions, the class looks at the concept of happiness through multiple lenses.
Tag: "Department of Philosophy"
Clark Building to receive expansion and transformation
After more than 50 years, the most heavily utilized academic building on the Fort Collins main campus is getting a makeover.
Interdisciplinary course explores intersection of computer technology and ethics
Through a co-taught course between philosophy and computer science at CSU, computer science students are asked to grapple with whether or not the technology they produce serves as an effective extension of human values and morals.
Philosophy + Medicine: Two alumni discover the prescription for a successful career
Ethical questions in the medical field have challenged practitioners since the age of Aristotle. With the focus and training in applied ethics, alumni Eli Weber and Gwendy Reyes-Illg use their graduate philosophy education in their careers as a bioethics director for Kaiser Permanente and a practicing veterinarian.
ASCSU to host ‘Climate Change & CSU’ forum as part of new Impact Initiative series
The forum will feature a variety of speakers from different departments, ranging from economics to philosophy.
Environmental Humanities and Summer Session: Explore the world at 9,000 feet, where the mountains are your classroom
This summer, the College of Liberal Arts is excited to offer a 9-credit opportunity for undergraduate students to study the environmental humanities during Summer Session at CSU’s Mountain Campus.
First semester reflection with Doug Finn, Visiting Willette Professor
Visiting professor Doug Finn, Ph.D. joined the CSU community and the Department of Philosophy in August 2021 as a result of a gift from Fr. Don Willette to establish an endowed faculty position for Catholic studies. We checked in with Finn on his first semester of teaching at CSU.
Outstanding Grad: Jude Cyr, College of Liberal Arts
“I came to CSU so unsure of myself and my direction, but the encouragement and mentorship of my professors has helped me grow more than I thought possible, both intellectually and personally."
Remembering veterinary ethics pioneer and University Distinguished Professor Bernie Rollin
Tough but compassionate. Someone who made you think. Over the years, those are a couple of ways people have described Bernie Rollin, a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University widely known as the father of veterinary medical ethics.
Bodaken Philosophy Symposium focuses on 'Ethical Tragedy of Climate Change' in Oct. 14 talk
Guest speaker Stephen Gardiner, professor of philosophy and human dimensions of the environment at the University of Washington, will present his take on the world’s state of climate crisis and what we can do about it.