Philosophy at ANU climbs in 2021 QS World University Rankings
The study of Philosophy at the Australian National University has received a favourable outcome as part of the 2021 QS World Rankings University Rankings. Philosophy as a discipline has increased in…
Dr Rachael Brown explores the Misinformation around COVID
Have you fallen for the misinformation spread about COVID? Dr Rachael Brown, Director of Centre for Philosophy of the Sciences, has recently published an article in which she explores the…
Congratulations to Chris Bottomley for being awarded a University Medal for 2020
ANU School of Philosophy Student, Chris Bottomley, has been awarded a University Medal for 2020. This medal is to recognise his hard work in obtaining a First Class Honours in his studies. …
Remembering Jerry Gaus
We at ANU were saddened to learn of the sudden death of our former colleague Jerry Gaus, while still in his philosophical prime. Like so many of his cohort who began careers in philosophy at…
Philip Pettit elected as Corresponding Member for l’Académie des Science Morales et Politiques
Philip Pettit has been elected as a Corresponding Member of l’Académie des Science Morales et Politiques, in the Philosophy Section. This French academy has five sections, each with 10 full…
Colin Klein Secures Grant from The Templeton World Charity Foundation
Andrew Barron (Macquarie), Colin Klein (ANU), and Marta Halina (Cambridge) have been awarded a grant to study "The major transitions in the evolution of cognition" from the Templeton World Charity…
Heather Browning Secures Postdoctoral Fellowship with The London School of Economics
Philosophy PhD Student, Heather Browning, has been successful in attaining a Research Officer position with The London School of Economics in animal sentience and welfare. This topic is very…