October 14, 2024
University News
Idea Exchange
Speakers at the Faculty & Staff Research Symposium discussed topics ranging from global health and conspiracy theories to Cuban music and Jack the Ripper.
Discover spring 2024 course offerings.
AI’s Ethical Categories: Are They the Same as Ours?
AI Lecture
April 2 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Jepson 118
Dr. Juraj Hvorecky, a Prague-based analytic philosopher and ethicist, presents some of the findings of research funded by the European Union in his lecture, which aims to support our understanding of how AI categories intersect with ethical thought in humans.
Lecture Series
The Department of Philosophy hosts its annual speakers series, which brings visiting scholars to Richmond over the course of the academic year to present lectures or seminars. These events are free and open to the public. This year, several noted philosophers are scheduled to visit the University of Richmond.
Next Lecture:
A Conversation with Judge Lillian Wan
Justice Lillian Wan of the New York State Appellate Court will share her experiences as a lawyer and a judge.
Presented by: Judge Lillian Wan
Tuesday, February 20, 4:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Living Room, 108
Classics & Philosophy Library & Study
The Department of Philosophy has teamed up with the Department of Classical Studies to provide a library that features classical texts and comfortable study space for students. The library features wall-to-wall oak shelves, overflowing with texts, translations, and scholarly books, and is a comfortable place to read, prepare for class, or meet with professors and fellow students.
Feature Stories & News
October 2, 2024
University of Richmond Launches New Humanities Center
The University of Richmond recently launched the Humanities Center, a campus-wide initiative that will foster student and faculty research in the many areas of scholarship that make up the humanities.
February 1, 2023
How To Figure Sh*t Out, Including Time Travel w/ Dr. Geoff Goddu | AMP #399
Philosophy professor Geoff Goddu is interviewed.
February 3, 2020
University of Richmond students to debate ethics and higher education in upcoming VFIC Ethics Bowl
Four University of Richmond students will participate in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ annual Ethics Bowl Feb. 9-10.
Faculty Highlights
Lefkowitz Published
David Lefkowitz, professor of philosophy and PPEL, published "A New Philosophy for International Legal Skepticism?" in International Theory.
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Lefkowitz Published
David Lefkowitz, professor of philosophy and PPEL, published "Civil Liability for Civil Disobedience" in Annual Review of Law and Ethics.
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Lefkowitz Published
David Lefkowitz, professor of philosophy and PPEL, published "Political Feasibility and a Global Climate Treaty" in Ethics, Policy and Environment.
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Lefkowitz Published
David Lefkowitz, professor of philosophy and PPEL, published "State Consent and the Legitimacy of International Law" in Consenting to International Law.
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Department of Philosophy
University of Richmond
Humanities Building
106 UR Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8735
Fax: (804) 287-6053
Department Chair: Dr. Miriam McCormick
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Shelby DeWalle