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TagPhilosophy at UWE Bristol Threatened (Updated)
The University of the West of England (UWE) at Bristol has announced plans to eliminate its degree programs in philosophy and effectively cease the instruction of philosophy at the school. (more…)
Philosophy Threatened at the University of Tulsa (updated)
A plan to reorganize the University of Tulsa will eliminate its Department of Philosophy and Religion, and with it, the possibility of students majoring in philosophy. (more…)
Wheeling Jesuit University Eliminates Philosophy Department (Updated)
Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU), a Catholic college in West Virginia, is eliminating its Department of Philosophy, including laying off its tenured faculty and ceasing course offerings, in an attempt to overcome financial difficulties. (more…)
Philosophy at Hull Threatened; Heads of 39 UK Philosophy Departments Object
The administration of the University of Hull is prohibiting new students from beginning a course of study in philosophy. (more…)
Philosophy Chairs at All SUNY Campuses Come to Defense of Fredonia Dept. (UPDATED)
As reported last month, the administration of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia has proposed eliminating the school’s Department of Philosophy. In response, the chairs of the philosophy departments at all fifteen other SUNY campuses have now written a forceful letter to SUNY Fredonia’s president, Virginia Horvath, objecting to the proposal. (more…..
Philosophy Threatened at SUNY Fredonia
The administration at the State University of New York at Fredonia has targeted the school’s Department of Philosophy. (more…)