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We are a lively community of philosophers with a broad range of scholarly interests.

We offer rigorous, competitive programs in traditional core areas of philosophy, as well as opportunities to explore sometimes-neglected subfields like feminist philosophy or aesthetics.

Our traditional strengths in logic and the philosophy of science remain central to the department, and they are now complemented by very strong programs in action theory, ethics and political philosophy, language, mind and epistemology, and the history of philosophy — especially ancient philosophy and Kant studies.

History of the Department         See Faculty Research Areas

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Engage Philosophy

Philosophy should be engaged and applied, addressing questions as they arise in the real world and within the practices of other disciplines. That tradition in Stanford Philosophy is reflected in our collaboration with a wide range of interdisciplinary programs.  Follow the links below to learn more. 

Undergraduate program overview

Graduate program overview

Upcoming Events

September
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Wed September 30th 2026, 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Location
Gates Computer Science Building
353 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
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Wed October 7th 2026, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
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October
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Fri October 9th 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Lathrop Library
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News

Professor Krista Lawlor’s book, ‘Being Reasonable: The Case for a Misunderstood Virtue’ released earlier this year by Harvard University Press, has been named one of the best books of the year by the New Yorker.
What does it mean to be reasonable?In a new book, Stanford philosopher Krista Lawlor explores how understanding this elusive trait can foster more productive dialogue about what really matters.In briefKrista Lawlor’s new book defines reasonableness as an essential virtue for understanding diverse perspectives and
Professor Dagfinn Føllesdal, Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Stanford University, passed away in the morning of March 1, 2026.