Philosophy
What is consciousness? Are all actions determined by outside causes? Where do morals come from? What can we know for certain? Philosophy at Huron gives you numerous chances to think hard about these and other questions that have the potential to fundamentally change the way you view and interact with the world.
In the company of expert scholars and fellow students who, like you, aren't satisfied with accepting everything at face value, you'll discover what the great thinkers of the past and present have said, and develop your own reasoned ideas in response.
Alumni Stories
The power to think, wield logic, reason and critical thought to better understand circumstances and articulate complex ideas continues to serve our alumni well. Graduates of Huron's Philosophy program flourish in career fields you may never expect. Learn why these successful alumni chose to pursue Philosophy and how it has helped them distinguish themselves as influential Leaders with Heart.
Professors
Students can expect to be taught by instructors with extensive philosophical training, who have been selected for their scholarship and teaching abilities. In addition to their familiarity with the main stream of contemporary English language philosophy, individual faculty members have other areas of specialized interest and knowledge. They offer opportunities to explore intellectual currents from various times and places, ranging from ancient Greek thought to Jewish, East Asian and recent Continental traditions.
Philosophy Department
Tenure-stream
- Dr. Glen Koehn, Chair and Associate Professor 519.438.7224 ext. 254, Rm A202
- Dr. Steven Bland, Associate Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 357, Rm A304
- Dr. David Conter, Associate Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 253, Rm V131
- Dr. Stephen D'Arcy, Associate Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 606, Rm A303
- Dr. Jennifer Epp, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224
Program sessional and per course instructors
- Dr. Emerson Doyle, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224, Lucas Annex
- Dr. Lucien Lamoureux, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224, BRE
- Dr. Jonathan Marsh, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 277, Rm V129
- Dr. Julie Ponesse, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 277
- Dr. Ryan Robb, Assistant Professor, 519.438.7224 ext. 277
Professors Emeritis
- Dr. Jean-Pierre Schachter, schach@huron.uwo.ca
- Dr. Tony Willing, awilling@huron.uwo.ca
Philosophy Courses
Students learn to analyze texts critically, to reason, produce logical arguments, and communicate their ideas in an effective and persuasive manner. Courses range from logic to ethics to philosophy of law and philosophy of art.
1000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 1230A – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Marsh | View course outline |
PHI 1230B – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Marsh | 550 outline / 551 outline |
PHI 1250F – Right and Wrong | Conter / Lamoureux | 550 outline / 551 outline |
PHI 1250G – Right and Wrong | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 1350F – Reality and What We Can Know of It | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 1350G – Reality and What We Can Know of It | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 1370B – Form, Thought, Communication | Conter | View course outline |
2000 Level Courses
3000-4999 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 3003G – Plato | Ponesse | View course outline |
PHI 3501G – Epistemology | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 3510G – Truth and Paradox | Koehn | View course outline |
PHI 3720G – Normative Ethics | Epp | View course outline |
PHI 3810G – Justice | Robb | View course outline |
PHI 3840F – Case Studies in Business Ethics | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 3850G – Climate Justice | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3880F – Social Construction of Institutions | Epp | View course outline |
PHI 3910G – Aesthetics | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 4830G – Contemporary Issues in the Philosophy of Property | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 4851F – Philosophy of Law | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 4996F – Advanced Topics in Philosophy | TBA | View course outline |
1000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 1230A – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Bland / Marsh | 550 outline / 551 outline |
PHI 1230B – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 1250F – Right and Wrong | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 1250G – Right and Wrong | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 1350G – Reality and What We Can Know of It | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 1370B – Form, Thought, Communication | Conter | View course outline |
2000 Level Courses
3000-4999 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 3006G – Aristotle | Ponesse | View course outline |
PHI 3220G – Bias, Rationality & Objectivity | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 3645F – Group Agency | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 3810G – Justice | Robb | View course outline |
PHI 3820G – Globalization and Theories of Justice | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3840F – Case Studies in Business Ethics | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 4820G – Theories of Property | Conter | View course outline |
1000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 1230A – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 1230B – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Marsh | View course outline |
PHI 1250F – Right and Wrong | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 1250G – Right and Wrong | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 1350G – Reality and What We Can Know of It | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 1370B – Form, Thought, Communication | Conter | View course outline |
2000 Level Courses
3000-4999 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
PHI 3003G – Plato | Ponesse | View course outline |
PHI 3007G – Topics in Ancient Philosophy | MacDonald | View course outline |
PHI 3040G – Origins of Analytic Philosophy | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 3501G – Epistemology | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 3710G – Metaethics | Koehn | View course outline |
PHI 3810G – Justice | Robb | View course outline |
PHI 3820F – Globalization and Theories of Justice | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3840F – Case Studies in Business Ethics | Lamoureux | View course outline |
PHI 3880F – Social Ontology (Social Construction of Institutions | Epp | View course outline |
PHI 4851G – Philosophy of Law: Free Speech on Campus | Conter | View course outline |
1000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
---|---|---|
PHI 1230A – Reasoning and Critical Thinking | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 1250F – Right and Wrong | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 1250G – Right and Wrong | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 1350G – Reality and What We Know of It | Doyle | View course outline |
PHI 1370B – Form, Thought, Communication | Conter | View course outline |
2000 Level Courses
3000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
---|---|---|
PHI 3006G – Aristotle | Ponesse | View course outline |
PHI 3048F – From Hegel to Marx | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3050G – Recent Continental Philosophy | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3250F– Experimental Philosophy | Bland | View course outline |
PHI 3601F – Metaphysics | Marsh | View course outline |
PHI 3645F – Group Agency | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 3720G – Normative Ethics | D'Arcy | View course outline |
PHI 3810G – Justice | Robb | View course outline |
4000 Level Courses
Course | Instructor | Course Outline |
---|---|---|
PHI 4830G – Contemporary Issues in the Philosophy of Property | Conter | View course outline |
PHI 4992G – Problems in Philosophy: Realtivism | Bland | View course outline |
Careers - Philosophy
Learning to analyze arguments and think for yourself is exciting. It is also a fundamental skill for Leaders with Heart who must know how to think critically, ask questions and relentlessly pursue wise and just answers. It's no accident many leaders in law, business and government have a background in philosophy. Our grads have gone on to careers and studies in things such as:
- Law
- Education
- Public Relations
- Policy
- Foreign service
- Medicine
- Communications
- Investment counselling
- Market research
- Journalism
- Politics
- Biomedical ethics
Find a Mentor
Key Contacts
Glen Koehn, PhD
Sahana Mazumder, MES
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday