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Why Study Philosophy?
Philosophy develops critical reasoning skills, clarity in thought and language, and competence in synthesizing a good deal of information into a systematic, coherent picture. These abilities form a core part of the skill set for anyone who hopes to flourish in a complex, diverse, multicultural world.
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Jürgen Habermas at Northwestern’s Critical Theory Conference in 2014
The department of Philosophy is mourning the death of our former colleague and friend, Professor Jürgen Habermas.
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Apr
13
2026
Chekhov: Interactive Reading and Performance
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Evanston
Are you interested in Slavic literature or plays? Do you like performances? This event, a cross-collaboration between the Slavic Langua...
Apr
29
2026
May
8
2026