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Professor Jonathan Lear. Courtesy of the Department of Philosophy.

Philosopher Jonathan Lear Dies at 76

By Isaiah Glick / October 4, 2025
Lear, a philosopher who focused on Aristotle and the philosophy of psychoanalysis, passed away on September 22.
Vasudevan and Kelley speak to the event attendees.

The Philosophy of Basketball

By Anushka Vasudev / February 14, 2025
From determining the basketball GOAT to examining NBA players’ above-average heights, the Department of Philosophy brought together the UChicago academic and athletic community to discuss the philosophical questions posed by the game of basketball.
A flyer for the event.

Agnes Callard Discusses “Being Rational and Being Wrong” With Kevin Dorst at Night Owls Event

By Jin Oishi / February 8, 2024
UChicago philosophy professor Agnes Callard discussed rationality and polarization with MIT philosophy professor Kevin Dorst.
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