Research Overview

Research Areas

Stanford Philosophy is a dynamic environment supporting ongoing research by faculty and graduate students in almost all areas of the field.

Contemporary Theoretical Philosophy including Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind
Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Political Philosophy
History of Philosophy (Ancient Philosophy, K ant, Early Modern Philosophy, 20th Century Philosophy)
Logic and Formal Philosophy
Philosophy of Action
Philosophy of Science

You can learn about groups of faculty working in a particular area by clicking on that area of interest next to any faculty member’s profile on the main faculty page.

More detailed information about faculty research interests and how they fit together is included in each faculty member’s profile.

The Department also hosts many active reading groups and workshops.

Learn more about reading groups and workshops