USC Dornsife News

Hire Purpose: Gabriel Uzquiano

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:15:00 -0500

A Role Modal

Dishing up Gourmet Philosophy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0500

Within a few years, USC Dornsife’s School of Philosophy has skyrocketed to No. 11 from 46 in the national Philosophical Gourmet Report rankings.

Saddle Your Dreams

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:35:00 -0500

Businessman, racehorse owner and philosopher J. Paul Reddam (Ph.D. ’82) gets lucky when his colt wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby and the 2012 Preakness Stakes.

USC Dornsife’s Master of Liberal Studies Program Hosts International Symposium

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:30:00 -0500

Nearly 100 students, alumni and faculty attended, including three USC Dornsife participants who presented their research papers.

The Philosopher

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:02:00 -0500

Student researcher: Tran Nguyen Major: Philosophy and mathematics Year: Senior Student funding source: Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) Adviser: James Van...

Being Human

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:05:00 -0500

Whether it’s Joshua Greenberger’s study on infant language acquisition, Marco Mendoza’s wheelchair propulsion research or Maureen McCarthy’s look at chimpanzees and their vanishing habitats, students and faculty in two new USC Dornsife programs are exploring what it means to be human in mind and body.

Breakout Act

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:08:00 -0500

USC Dornsife doctoral student Luka Yovetich was cast in a new NBC sitcom while completing his degree.

Behind the Mask

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:41:00 -0500

Seeking one's authentic self doesn't necessarily mean it's you against the world. We're all in it together, say panelists during "The Authentic Self" discussion, part of a conversations series organized by USC Dornsife’s Levan Institute for Humanities and Ethics.

A Light on Political Thought

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:12:00 -0500

Ilios featured four long-form essays. Topics included the Russia-Chechnya conflicts, an examination of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophies, a discussion on the failures of the International Criminal Court, and an exploration of the symbols of justice in world mythology." title="The first issue of Ilios featured four long-form essays. Topics included the Russia-Chechnya conflicts, an examination of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophies, a discussion on the failures of the International Criminal Court, and an exploration of the symbols of justice in world mythology." /> New student-run journal Ilios offers a forum for political and philosophical discourse.

In Memoriam: John Hospers, 93

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:14:00 -0500

Emeritus professor contributed significantly to the field of philosophy.

Leading Scholars Join USC Dornsife's School of Philosophy

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:44:00 -0500

Ralph Wedgwood, Gabriel Uzquiano-Cruz and Karen Lewis will teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning this Fall.

USC Philosophy Professor Earns Fellowship

Wed, 4 May 2011 10:02:00 -0500

From the possibility of time travel to the theory of knowledge, USC Dornsife Professor of Philosophy James Van Cleve has devoted his more than 30-year career to exploring the most puzzling questions of the universe. On April...

Higginbotham Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:25:00 -0500

A leading philosopher-linguist, James Higginbotham brings the number of USC Dornsife academy fellows to 16.

Pre-law and More

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:12:00 -0500

USC College's new major in philosophy, politics and law offers students an interdisciplinary education that prepares them not only for law school, but for a range of future endeavors such as careers in public service or graduate studies.

Braudy, Soames Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:39:00 -0500

The honored humanities scholars bring the number of USC College academy fellows to 15.

In Memoriam: Stephen E. Toulmin, 87

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:27:00 -0500

The British-born University Professor Emeritus was chosen for the Jefferson Lecture, the U.S. federal government’s highest honor for humanities achievement.

Are There Answers for the Big Questions?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Book series offers an overview of new developments in philosophical inquiry and future directions.

In Memoriam: Arnold Heidsieck, 72

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:57:00 -0500

The Intellectual Contexts of Kafka's Fictions: Philosophy, Law and Religion (Camden House, 1994). Photo courtesy of Vera Wheeler." title="Arnold Heidsieck, professor of philosophy in USC College, wrote a seminal book about writer Franz Kafka, The Intellectual Contexts of Kafka's Fictions: Philosophy, Law and Religion (Camden House, 1994). Photo courtesy of Vera Wheeler." /> The philosophy professor and lead authority on writer Franz Kafka had been with USC College for 34 years.

May You Stay Forever Young

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:28:00 -0500

Robert Campany of USC College researches the quest for immortality in early medieval China.

Breaking the Mold

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 22:17:00 -0500

USC College Department of Classics doctoral student reinvigorates humanities’ oldest discipline.

Ethics and the Environment

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:49:00 -0500

Inaugural USC Levan Institute lecture zeroes in on climate change.

The Wordsmith’s Philosopher

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 00:40:00 -0500

USC College’s Scott Soames explores the meanings and logic of language.

Award for USC College Philosopher and Popular Religious Writer

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:51:00 -0500

Baylor University honors Professor Dallas Willard with Distinguished Alumni Award

At the Intersection of Law and Philosophy

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 15:07:00 -0500

New Center examines legal and moral issuesBy Katherine Yungmee KimNovember 2004What sorts of legal restrictions should we have in biomedical research? What legislation needs to be promulgated for environmental preservation? What is...