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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

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News

Professor Dagfinn Føllesdal, Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Stanford University, passed away in the morning of March 1, 2026.
The Philosophy Department at Stanford University is pleased to announce that two of our esteemed colleagues have been honored with prestigious awards from the American Philosophical Association (APA) for the year 2025.
The Philosophy Department is delighted to announce the appointment of two esteemed professors as William H. Bonsall Visiting Professors in the Humanities – Elliott Sober and David Charles. They will join our faculty and teach 1-2 courses during the winter quarter.