Philosophy

Campus EventsFebruary 2, 2024Benjamin Rigney of Wake Forest University to Deliver Lecture on “Virtuous Leadership”

Rigney’s talk will be held Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.

From the MagazineDecember 28, 2023In The Lead: Step Away from Your Screen

Katie Yurechko ’24 blends her studies in computer science, philosophy, and poverty and human capability to make technology more equitable — and to connect communities.

News from W&LDecember 11, 2023W&L’s Katie Yurechko Among 2024 Class of Marshall Scholars

Yurechko ’24 is the university’s first Marshall Scholar.

Campus EventsOctober 4, 2023Sumeet Patwardhan of Macalester College to Deliver Lecture on Feminist Activist Tarabai Shinde

Patwardhan’s talk “What I See with My Eyes: Tarabai Shinde on Men’s Blame of Women” will be held Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.

Student AccoladeSeptember 18, 2023W&L Student Co-Authors Paper Published Online by Sage Journals

Katie Yurechko ’24 presented research related to content creators circumventing TikTok’s content moderation algorithms.

In Case You Missed It

LectureSeptember 18, 2023Lindsay Brainard to Deliver Lecture as Part of the Class of 1963 Scholars in Residence Program

Brainard’s talk “Does Artificial Intelligence Make Human Creativity Obsolete” will be held Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Northen Auditorium.

Summer OpportunitySeptember 14, 2023Students Realize Dreams Through Innovative Summer Internships

Grant funding through W&L's Johnson Program allows student recipients to pursue passion projects and career development around the world.

Student AccoladeMay 10, 2023W&L Student Attends Association for Computing Machinery Web Conference in Austin, Texas

Katie Yurechko ’24 presented on how algorithm awareness impacts algospeak use on TikTok.

Alumni in Action April 17, 2023Growing a Greener Future

For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.

On CampusMarch 17, 2023Kwame Anthony Appiah to Deliver Robert W. Root ’42 Endowment Lecture at W&L

Appiah is a professor of philosophy and law at New York University and the author of numerous books.

HappeningsMarch 8, 2023Ehsan ’13 to Give Public Lecture on the Algorithmic Imprint

Washington and Lee’s Philosophy Department will host a talk by Upol Ehsan ’13 on Monday, March 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library.

Alumni ConnectionMarch 6, 2023Leading Lives of Consequence

Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.

On CampusMarch 6, 2023CBL’s Faculty Collaborative Creates Connection Across Campus

CBL’s new initiative is an opportunity for faculty development, student collaboration and deepening partnerships with the surrounding community.

Colleague ConnectionJanuary 4, 2023Meet a Colleague: Angela Sun

Angela Sun is an assistant professor of philosophy.

Student AccoladeDecember 19, 2022Two W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate student recipients.

ObitDecember 10, 2020In Memoriam: Joseph Ramsey Martin Jr.

The professor of philosophy emeritus taught at W&L from 1968 to 1996.

My W&LAugust 14, 2020Becoming a Global Citizen

Studying philosophy and Arabic, traveling to Morocco and Beirut, and working with Professor Anthony Edwards to translate a Beiruti book have helped Tanner Hall '21 understand and appreciate other cultures.

Public Lecture October 28, 2019Eric Chaisson to Give Public Lecture at Washington and Lee

Chaisson’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Cosmic Evolution.”

Public Talk September 24, 2019W&L’s Gavaler and Goldberg to Give Public Author Talk in Leyburn Library

The duo will be discussing their new book, “Superhero Thought Experiments.”

Faculty Accolade September 9, 2019W&L Professors Collaborate on New Book

Chris Gavaler and Nathaniel Goldberg published “Superhero Thought Experiments.”

Summer ExperienceJuly 18, 2019Racing Through Summer

Ben Peeples '21 is enjoying a chemistry internship at Brown University while training for the World Canoeing Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Spring TermMay 3, 2019Get in on the Spring Term Action!

We asked professors to share course materials and discussion questions to offer a sneak peek at the breadth of opportunities available during the best term of the year.

From the MagazineAugust 6, 2018Office Hours: Professor Sandra L. Reiter

The Darrold and Kay Cannan Associate Term Professor of Business Administration studies what she calls “the intersection of business and the natural environment.” She arrived at that spot after studying engineering, management, business — and philosophy.

My W&LFebruary 26, 2018From Brainstorm to Billboard

Majo Bustamante '18 was a marketing and communications intern for NASA Automotriz, the company that owns the rights to sell Ford and Volkswagen in San Jose, Costa Rica.

November 20, 2017Harrison Pemberton, W&L Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Dies at 92

Pemberton taught at W&L for 42 years, from 1962 until 2004.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Ethics in Leadership: Zachary Taylor ’17 and Austin Piatt ’17

Zachary Taylor '17 and Austin Piatt '17 believe leadership, collaboration and responsibility are the keys to a successful conference.

My W&LMay 23, 2017It’s All Bilingual To Me: Melina Knabe ‘17

Melina Knabe was inspired by her own bilingualism to study the effects of knowing two languages on the brain.

My W&LMay 23, 2017Finding Common Ground in Lexington: Shaun Soman ’17

Shaun Soman ’17 has found an unlikely home at Common Ground, an intentional community where he did his environmental service learning placement.

My W&LFebruary 9, 2017Ulemj “Lenny” Enkhbold: Always a Reason to Smile

Meet Lenny Enkhbold '17, a computer scientist with a passion for the outdoors, who isn't afraid to have a good laugh.