Welcome
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.”
Philosophical Reflection
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, and practically engaged and public-facing philosophy, all in both the Anglophone and international linguistic traditions.
Broad Strengths
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.
Philosophical Approaches to Race
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.
Department News
Read More NewsEvents, News
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce the preliminary schedule for next year’s Departmental Lecture Series. Catherine ElginSeptember 19, 2025 Susan R. WolfNovember 7,…
June 4, 2025
Awards, Faculty, Graduate Program, News
Graduate Student Awards Ceremony Awards Philosophers
We are proud to announce an outstanding showing of philosophers at the annual Graduate Student Awards Ceremony this May. Professor B Huebner was awarded the Gerald M. Mara Faculty Mentoring Award…
June 4, 2025
Faculty, News, Promotions & Hiring
Associate Teaching Professor Promotions
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…
February 3, 2025