Department Life

Departmental Colloquia and Friends of Philosophy:

The department organizes frequent colloquia in which visiting philosophers present their current work. Recent colloquium speakers include some of the best-known philosophers of the United States as well as distinguished philosophers from other countries (Paul Boghossian, Robert Brandom, Tyler Burge, Keith DeRose, Hartry Field, Jaakko Hintikka, Paul Horwich, Stephen Neale, David Papineau, Graham Priest, Stephen Schiffer, John Searle, Ted Sider, Bas van Fraassen, David Wiggins, and many others). Graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the colloquia. Colloquia are followed by receptions for further discussion, and dinner with the speaker.

The department also has a supporting organization called “The Friends of Philosophy” whose membership and meetings are open to all persons interested in philosophical questions. The Friends of Philosophy organizes dialogues, lectures, symposia, and discussions intended for a wide (non-academic as well as academic) audience.

The Miami Forum

The graduate students of the Department of Philosophy maintain a regular informal discussion group, the Graduate Philosophy Colloquium, which organizes philosophical lectures and debates for students and faculty. Graduate students at all stages are encouraged to present their work at the Colloquium. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get feedback on their developing work and to gain experience presenting papers.

Graduate Conference in Epistemology
 

The department hosts an annual graduate student conference in epistemology, including an external keynote speaker and graduate students from other institutions whose papers are selected competitively. U.M. graduate students serve as commentators, referee submitted papers and organize the conference. The conference is normally held in January.

Graduate Workshop in Ethics and Mind
 

The department has also established an annual workshop in ethics and mind, offering an opportunity to explore topics in ethics through empirically informed neurology, psychology, and philosophy of mind. The workshop includes a keynote speaker, and sessions focusing on specific issues. U.M. graduate students also organize the workshop, which is normally held in the Fall semester.
 
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