News and Events
PRG Event: Mateusz Ozimek
March 16, 2026
The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group will be hosting a research event on Friday, March 20 featuring a visiting PhD student, Mateusz Ozimek (Maria Curie-Skłodowska University), and two of our own PhD students, Omar Khali and Dahlia Young. Mateusz will give a paper entitled "Psychotherapy as Secular Confession: A Genealogical Perspective.” Commentaries will then be given by Omar and Dahlia.
This event will take place from 3pm-5pm in Cuneo 302. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center.
SPLW Lecture: Dr. Matthew Lindauer
February 17, 2026
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. SPLW plans to reschedule this event for AY 26-27.
The Social-Political-Legal Workshop is pleased to welcome Dr. Matthew Lindauer (Brooklyn College/CUNY Graduate Center). On Wednesday, February 25, Dr. Lindauer will give a lecture on "Global Justice and Moral Motivation". Please join us on February 25 from 3pm-5pm in Cuneo 311.
This event is co-sponsored by the Social-Political-Legal Workshop, the Philosophy Department, and the Ignacio Ellacuria, S.J. Chair in Social Ethics.
2026 John Grant Lecture
February 12, 2026
The Philosophy Department and the Bioethics Minor Program invite you to join us for the annual John Grant Lecture in Healthcare Ethics on Thursday, March 26 at 4:30pm in Mundelein Hall 1410. This year's speaker, Dr. Jason T. Eberl (St. Louis University), will present on "Genetics, Ethics, and Khaaaaan! Transhumanist Themes in Star Trek and Other Sci-Fi". A reception will follow. We hope to see you there!
This lecture is sponsored by the John F. Grant, MD Endowment in Health Care Ethics.
2025 - 2026 Building Bridges Awards
February 12, 2026
The Philosophy Department congratulates Philosophy majors KyLee Davis, Amara Grajewski, and Jordan Margolis, 3 of the 14 recipients of the college-wide 2025—2026 Building Community Bridges scholarships! This scholarship recognizes current Juniors and Seniors who have a positive impact at Loyola and/or in their communities through their community-building efforts.
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Summer 2026 Philosophy Courses
February 9, 2025
Summer 2026 course registration is open now! The Philosophy Department is offering several 100- and 200-level courses this summer that fulfill Core requirements as well as Philosophy major and minor requirements.
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Annual Big Questions Lecture
February 5, 2026
Please join us on Thursday, February 19 for the 2nd Annual Big Questions Lecture! The lecture will take place at 5:00pm in Cuneo 210.
This year our speaker is Dr. Marcella Linn, who will be exploring the topic "Can AI Think?" There will be free pizza and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
History of Philosophy Roundtable Spring 2026 Meetings
February 4, 2026
February 13 - Jesús Luzardo (Loyola University Chicago): "Liberal Limbo: History and Periodization in the Work of Charles Mills"
March 13 - Patrick Hall (Loyola University Chicago): "The Republic's Answer to the Euthydemus's Question: The Kingly Art and Idea of the Good"
April 10 - Carlos Schoof (Northwestern University): "Hegel's Account of Deduction"
Philosophy Colloquium: Dr. Lynne Huffer
January 27, 2026
Please join us for a Philosophy Colloquium on Friday, February 6! The Philosophy Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Lynne Huffer (Emory University), who will give a talk titled "Queer Minded". This event will be held from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy Department on the third floor of the Crown Center. We hope to see you there!
View Event FlyerPRG Book Launch: Dr. Michael Andrews
January 23, 2026
The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group will host a book launch for Dr. Michael Andrews's recently published books One (Un)Like the Other (SUNY Press, 2024) and Ethics and Metaphysics in the Philosophy of Edith Stein (Springer, 2022) on Friday, January 30. Commentary will be provided by Dr. Peg Birmingham (DePaul University). Please join us on January 30 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Cuneo 302. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center.
View Event PosterCongratulations, Dr. Andrews!
January 23, 2026
The Philosophy Department is thrilled to announce that Dr. Michael Andrew’s book One (Un)Like the Other (SUNY Press, 2024) has been named a 2025 Choice Outstanding Academic Title. The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. Congratulations, Dr. Andrews!
PhD Program Applications - Due Jan 15
December 16, 2025
Applications for Loyola University Chicago's PhD program in Philosophy are due January 15, 2026. Information on admission requirements and how to apply can be found at our How To Apply page.
Before beginning your application please make sure to read through the admission requirements carefully. Please note that all admission requirements must be fulfilled before your application can be reviewed.
Congratulations, Dr. Murphy!
December 16, 2025
The Philosophy Department is thrilled to announce that Dr. James Murphy’s book Confronting the Irish Past (Anthem Press, 2024) has been named a 2025 Choice Outstanding Academic Title. The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. Congratulations, Dr. Murphy!
Accelerated Masters Pathway
December 15, 2025
The Accelerated Masters Pathway (AMP) lets you earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years instead of six—saving you time and tuition. You can save even more using the Returning Rambler scholarship.
The Philosophy department will be offering an Accelerated Masters Pathway in Philosophy and an Accelerated Masters Pathway in Social Philosophy. Work with internationally recognized faculty and gain the critical insight and ethical depth that employers look for - no matter your career. Applications open February 2026.
PRG Talk: Dr. Malcom Rodrigues
November 25, 2025
The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Malcom Rodrigues (Federal University of Bahia). On Friday, December 5, Dr. Rodrigues will give a talk titled "Foucault Questions Sartre: The Problem of Freedom."
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th Floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center. We hope to see you there!
John Grant Awards for Health Equity
November 12, 2025
For spring 2026 three Loyola students will be selected for a John Grant Award in Health Equity. Each award is valued at $2000!
Undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to addressing health equity are encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to be declared Bioethics Minors. Please see the linked flyer for more information about how to apply. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, December 11. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Jennifer Parks
PRG Talk: Dr. Valentina Moro
October 31, 2025
The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Valentina Moro (Stony Brook University). On Friday, November 7, Dr. Moro will give a talk titled "Narrating as Staging: The Agonistic Aesthetic of Greek Tragedy."
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th Floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center. We hope to see you there!
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Courses
October 9, 2025
Information about the Philosophy Department's Spring 2026 courses is now available. A number of Philosophy courses fulfill the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements for Philosophical Knowledge and Inquiry.
Course descriptions for the Spring 2026 semester, as well as previous semesters can be located at the Undergraduate Course Offerings page.
Annual Philosophy Debate
October 9, 2025
Please mark your calendar for the Annual Philosophy Debate! The debate will take place Thursday, October 30 at 6pm in Flanner Hall 133.
This year two Philosophy department faculty, Dr. Eyo Ewara and Dr. Jennifer Parks, will be joined by two Philosophy Majors, Judah Hays and Faith Mercer, to debate the topic "Is Society Progressing?". There will be free pizza and all are welcome. Please join us!
PRG Talk: Dr. Elisa Magrì
October 8, 2025
The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Elisa Magrì (Boston College). On Friday, October 17, Dr. Magrì will give a talk titled "Power and Solidarity in Merleau-Ponty."
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th Floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center. We hope to see you there!
History of Philosophy Roundtable Fall 2025 Meetings
September 4, 2025
September 19 - Stephen Cunniff (University of Chicago): "The Master's Problem: Revisiting Hegel's Imminent Critique of Social Domination"
October 24 - Thomas Byrne (UIUC): "Counting Civilization: Husserl's History of Humanity through Numbers"
November 14 - Naomi Simmons-Thorne (Loyola University Chicago): "To Foster or Debunk?: Black Feminism, Frankfurt School Critical Theory, and the New Materialist Turn"
2025 Philosophy Undergraduate Reception
August 25, 2025
Please join us on Thursday, September 4 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for the Philosophy Undergraduate Reception. The reception will be held in the Crown Center Second Floor Lobby and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
View Event PosterCongratulations, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Vukov!
August 25, 2025
The Philosophy Department is thrilled to announce that two department members were recently recognized, alongside other faculty and staff award winners, at University Convocation. Dr. Joy Gordon received the Alice B. Hayes Award for Advising and Mentoring. This award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advising and mentoring students both inside and outside the classroom.
Dr. Joseph Vukov received the St. Ignatius Loyola Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award honors a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching, mentoring, global awareness, and the promotion of justice, always guided by cura personalis and the Jesuit mission.