USC Dornsife News

Reading offers unexpected forms of connection, as Professor of English Emily Anderson uncovers in her latest, Shadow Work: Loneliness and Literary Life.

The investment from the WHH Foundation helps secure the institute’s future and expand its reach.

A philosophy professor recommends helpful readings on free will, the existence of God, the nature of time, and more.

Former military nursing specialist, transfer student and USC Dornsife philosophy major Evan Williams leads the USC Philosophy Club as “a fine president and a formidable philosopher.”

The Ancient Greek philosophy has acquired a new generation of acolytes. Chair of USC Dornsife’s School of Philosophy Ralph Wedgwood explains its appeal.

George Wilson was one of the first philosophers to take a critical interest in cinema, writing several influential books on the subject.

Humanities faculty will engage the public in educational forums related to the milestone and help select some of the United States’ most important historical documents.

Professors bring expertise in topics such as Greek philosophy, Central American literature and rabbinic texts.

USC Dornsife’s college dean of undergraduate education considers the connective power of reading.