Nature

Philosophy of Language and Thought

The philosophy of language and thought investigates the intricate relationship between linguistic expressions and the mental representations they evoke. Rooted in classical debates surrounding ...
Princeton University

Gilbert Harman, ‘a towering figure in American philosophy’ and one of the longest-serving faculty members in the University’s history, dies at 83

Gilbert Harman, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, died at his home in Princeton on Nov. 13 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s. He was 83. Harman ...
Yale Environment 360

Politics of Language: Jason Stanley on speech as ‘hustle’

Since the publication of his 2018 bestseller, “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them,” Yale’s Jason Stanley has become a familiar presence on radio and television news broadcasts. The Jacob ...
Boston College

M.A. in Philosophy

The M.A. program in Philosophy at Boston College offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the history of philosophy and to work on topics as diverse as, for instance, Aristotelian ...
The Atlantic

Why Study Philosophy? 'To Challenge Your Own Point of View'

At a time when advances in science and technology have changed our understanding of our mental and physical selves, it is easy for some to dismiss the discipline of philosophy as obsolete. Stephen ...
Nature

Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of language interrogates the intricate relationship between language, meaning and mind. This interdisciplinary field spans analytic philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science and artificial ...