I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits
When it comes to disagreement, a little charity can go a long way. Read More
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$4M pledge pushes Institute on California and the West endowment campaign past halfway mark
The commitment from a longtime friend of the institute supports public outreach and partnerships with professionals outside academia. Read More
New faculty bring global perspectives to USC Dornsife
Professors specialize in Latin American fiction, Korean history, Russian poetry, philosophy and early modern English literature. Read More
What’s in a book? Often, a good friend
Reading offers unexpected forms of connection, as Professor of English Emily Anderson uncovers in her latest, Shadow Work: Loneliness and Literary Life. Read More
$4M gift launches USC Dornsife endowment campaign for its Institute on California and the West
The investment from the WHH Foundation helps secure the institute’s future and expand its reach. Read More
Five books for understanding life’s biggest philosophical questions
A philosophy professor recommends helpful readings on free will, the existence of God, the nature of time, and more. Read More
U.S. Army veteran touts the value and appeal of a philosophy degree
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.” Read More
The 2,300-year-old philosophy of Stoicism finds a foothold in modern times
The Ancient Greek philosophy has acquired a new generation of acolytes. Chair of USC Dornsife’s School of Philosophy Ralph Wedgwood explains its appeal. Read More
George Wilson, philosophy professor who focused on film, language and action
George Wilson was one of the first philosophers to take a critical interest in cinema, writing several influential books on the subject. Read More
For America’s 250th anniversary, USC Dornsife scholars lead commemorative initiatives
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the public in educational forums related to the milestone and help select some of the United States’ most important historical documents. Read More
