Fort Lewis College Department of Philosophy

Welcome to the Fort Lewis College Department of Philosophy!

Originating over 2,500 years ago in the Greek-speaking world of the eastern Mediterranean, philosophy is the discipline at the core of a liberal arts education. The study of philosophy explores the fascinating range of theories and worldviews that have been offered in humankind’s attempt to comprehend reality. It leads us to question our deepest assumptions about the world and our lives. It demands that we think for ourselves about the values we hold, the lives we contemplate leading, and the nature of the universe in which we find ourselves. (read more about philosophy)

Philosophy classes here at Fort Lewis College encourage lively debate among students and professors over issues most central to our lives. To learn more about our department, feel free to browse the website or download our brochure (PDF). If there is anything that we can do to help, please let us know.

News & Updates:

3/3/09: Dr. McBrayer's paper "A Limited Defense of Moral Perception," is forthcoming in Philosophical Studies.

11/6/08: The Department of Philosophy will be hosting the 2009 Western division conference of the Society of Christian Philosophers. Details here.

11/5/08: Dr. Roberts-Cady’s paper “Rethinking Justice with Levinas.” is forthcoming as a chapter in Essays on Levinas and Law: A Mosaic, edited by Desmond Manderson, Palgrave-Macmillan Publishing.

10/27/08: Dr. Roberts-Cady's paper "The Role of Critical Thinking in Academic Dishonesty Policies" is forthcoming in the International Journal for Educational Integrity.

10/2/08: Dr. McBrayer will present a paper on "Moral Perception and the Causal Objection" at the Pacific meeting of the American Philosophical Association in Vancouver, British Columbia.

4/6/08: "In a New Generation of College Students, Many Opt for the Life Examined," New York Times