The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University is a pluralistic department that contributes centrally to the University’s core commitments to “justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.” We value and promote a variety of approaches to philosophical reflection, including traditional research in contemporary philosophical problems, the study of the history of philosophy, practically engaged and public-facing philosophy, all in both the Anglophone and international linguistic traditions. We have broad strengths in traditional fields of philosophical inquiry, including ethical theory and practical ethics (especially bioethics), social and political philosophy, philosophy of language, epistemology, and the Catholic philosophical tradition. We are currently building a focus in philosophical approaches to race, as well as philosophical traditions rooted in the thought of disadvantaged or marginalized racial groups.
Associate Teaching Professor Promotions
February 3rd, 2025
Congratulations are in order for Philosophy Professors Sherry Kao and David Lindeman, who have both been promoted to the rank of Associate Teaching Professor, effective next fall. The Department of…
Promotions & Tenure News
September 3rd, 2024
The Philosophy Department is excited to announce FIVE promotions this new academic year. This past year, Professors Sean Aas and Joel Michael Reynolds were promoted to associate professors with…
Upcoming Talks for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
August 22nd, 2023
The Department is excited to welcome a roster of exceptional philosophers as part of our Lecture Series this year. More details, including times, locations, and abstracts, will be released closer to…
Professor Mattingly Promoted to Professor
August 22nd, 2023
Professor James Mattingly has been promoted to the rank of (full) Professor, active this academic year. His most recent monograph, Information and Experimental Knowledge, explores “what it is…
Congratulations, Dr. Talhouk!
August 22nd, 2023
The Department wishes our most sincere congratulations to Omar Talhouk, who successfully defended his dissertation on August 10, 2023. His work is entitled: “The Functions of Metaphysics.” His…
Undergraduate Award Winners Announced
May 31st, 2023
The annual awards for undergraduate Philosophy majors were announced Friday, May 19, 2023, at the yearly graduation breakfast. Senior Alanna Cronk received the Ryan Medal, awarded to the senior…
Nanette Ryan Successfully Defends Dissertation
May 9th, 2023
The Philosophy Department offers our congratulations to Nanette Ryan, who successfully defended her dissertation, entitled “Self Respect and Childhood,” last fall. Congratulations, Dr.…
Georgetown Philosophy Ph.D. Tony Manela Awarded Tenure at Siena College
April 3rd, 2023
The Department is proud to announce that Tony Manela has been awarded tenure at Siena College and will be promoted to Associate Professor in the fall. Manela graduated with his Ph.D. in 2014. His…
