Oluwole faced a double challenge: a woman in philosophy and an African, confronting both sexism and Eurocentric bias.

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Plato and Aristotle in discussion, 1437, by Luca della Robbia (ca 1400-1482), marble tile, depicts two of the greatest philosophers, who wrote two of the all-time best philosophy books. Philosophy ...

We have devoted our lives to philosophy. We want the field to survive and, if possible, prosper. But it is increasingly doubtful that academic philosophy can thrive in an era of declining budgets, ...

If you examine philosophy-department offerings around America, you’ll find staple courses in “Philosophy of Law,” “Philosophy of Art,” “Philosophy of Science,” “Philosophy of Religion,” and a fair ...

The PhD in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo is a program for students who want to advance the research frontier in Philosophy. You will work closely with faculty mentors, refine your ideas in ...

Many people think the most practical route to a successful and satisfying career necessarily leads through a business or STEM-related field. However, studies have shown that many employers value ...

Want to be a successful investor? Have a sound investment philosophy before trying to create an investment strategy. Your core beliefs about investing should drive strategy and also keep you ...

Philosophers explore questions about life on every level, from immediate ethical dilemmas to broader questions about human existence, justice, the nature of knowledge, and beauty. Philosophy majors ...

With an applied philosophy major, you’ll explore key issues and practically apply what you learn to your life and career. Become who you’re meant to be. While earning a B.A. in Applied Philosophy, you ...