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Interview with Professor Michael Bishop

06-13-2024

FSU Philosophy Department's Michael Bishop was recently interviewed as part of The College of Arts and Sciences' Faculty Spotlight series.


Congratulations to Vincenza Berardo, who successfully defended her dissertation, “Socratic Wisdom in the Apology and Charmides.”

06-10-2024

Vincenza Berardo successfully defended her dissertation, “Socratic Wisdom in the Apology and Charmides,” on June 7th. Vincenza’s committee was chaired by Nathanael Stein.


Philosophy Faculty Debate Organ Donation Programs

04-29-2024

Professors Tracie Mahaffey and Michael Nair-Collins participated in a debate, organized by the Office of Public Policy, on organ and tissue donation policy.


Congratulations to Renee Rushing!

04-15-2024

Her paper, “An Attunement Account of Forgiveness,” won the prize for best graduate student essay at the 2024 Great Lakes Philosophy Conference: Blame and Forgiveness.


Congratulations to Benjamin Hause, who successfully defended his dissertation, “Essays at the Intersection of Population Ethics and Animal Ethics.”

04-09-2024

Benjamin Hause successfully defended his dissertation, “Essays at the Intersection of Population Ethics and Animal Ethics,” on March 25th. Ben’s committee was chaired by Piers Rawling.


Congratulations to Georgia Rae Rainer, who successfully defended her dissertation, “Evaluating Values: Understanding the Epistemic Worth of Values in Science.”

03-28-2024

Georgia Rae Rainer successfully defended her dissertation, “Evaluating Values: Understanding the Epistemic Worth of Values in Science,” on March 28th. Georgia Rae’s committee was chaired by Piers Rawling.


Congratulations to Brenden Kost, who successfully defended his master’s thesis, “Symmetry without Skepticism: Compromising with Rosen on Moral Ignorance and Responsibility.”

03-28-2024

Brenden Kost successfully defended his master’s thesis, “Symmetry without Skepticism: Compromising with Rosen on Moral Ignorance and Responsibility,” on March 27th. Brenden’s committee was chaired by Mark LeBar.


Congratulations to Christina Karabiyik, who successfully defended her master’s thesis, “In Defense of Longstanding Anger.”

03-27-2024

Christina Karabiyik successfully defended her master’s thesis, “In Defense of Longstanding Anger,” on March 26th. Christina’s committee was chaired by Andrea Westlund.


Congratulations to Tucker Sigourney, who successfully defended his dissertation, “Charity as a Foundation of Ethics.”

03-27-2024

Tucker Sigourney successfully defended his dissertation, “Charity as a Foundation of Ethics,” on March 18th. Tucker’s committee was chaired by Andrea Westlund.


Congratulations to Joseph Masotti, who successfully defense his master’s thesis, “Decision Theory, Action Guidance, and Moral Uncertainty.”

03-27-2024

Joseph Masotti successfully defended his master’s thesis, “Decision Theory, Action Guidance, and Moral Uncertainty,” on March 5th. Joe’s committee was chaired by Piers Rawling.