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Think Big!
23 August 2017Philosophy professor Daniel Groll’s students have been using simple stories to teach philosophical concepts to first- and third-graders at Northfield’s Greenvale Park Elementary School.
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Bomi Johnson ’18 is a double major in philosophy and political science. She plays in a traditional woodwind quintet and is a member of several musical and performing arts organizations on campus. Carleton Now interviewed Bomi about her philosophy comps project, which focused on the intersection of art and ethics.
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ACE Students Teach Philosophy through Children’s Literature
10 November 2015Carleton students teach philosophy through children’s literature at Greenvale Park Elementary School.
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Teaching Philosophy to First Graders
18 May 2015Nick Lorenz ’17 talks about his experience engaging local first-graders in philosophical discussions about children’s books.
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Jansen presents at the Annual Philosophy Mountain Workshop
16 February 2015Sarah Jansen, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, recently presented her paper “More Regrets” at the annual Philosophy Mountain Workshop, held in Whistler, B.C., February 6 through 8. Jansen joined the…
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Celebrate Roy O. Elveton’s upcoming retirement with a symposium on cognitive science and philosophy.
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Phil 243 students to give class at Just Food Co-op
7 November 2012Students in Professor Jansen’s Philosophy 243 class Animal Ethics: The Moral Status of Animals, will give a class on the humane treatment of farm animals at Just Foods in Northfield. Having visited local farms, interviewed local farmers and taken an animal ethics course, Carleton students will present their proposals and invite discussion on what stance and guidelines The Real Food Challenge should adopt with regard to meat and, in particular, the treatment of farm animals.
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Thinking the World: Aristotelian themes
25 October 2012Cowling Visiting Professor Michael Loux to give public talk to faculty and students. Come hear his talk and have lunch courtesy of the Cowling Endowed Fund.
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Perception and Isomorphism: Aristotle’s Theory
27 September 2012Visiting Professor Michael Loux will give a public talk to faculty and students on the works of Aristotle. Come listen to a stimulating talk and enjoy pizza courtesy of the…
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New Major Requirements Approved!
28 April 2011The Philosophy department’s new major requirements have been approved. They will apply to all majors starting with the class of 2013. You can see them on our Major Requirements page.
