Philosophy Lecture Series

The Philosophy department joined a spirited discussion hosted by the AI Student Association on Thursday, October 9. The debate included Professor David Hildebrand (Philosophy) and Associate Professor Farnoush Banaei-Kashani (Director of CU Denver's Big Data Lab). The discussion centered on two prompts: "Is AI capable of reasoning?" and "Does AI...

October 23th, 2025-- The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited their very own Joey Chase to present to our community. He will be discussing how he uses his degree in philosophy to practice law, in the Plaza Building Suite M108 in the Haber Library from 3:30-5pm Abstract: A collaborative...

October 9th, 2025-- The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited their very own Dr. Pedro Brea to present to our community. He will be discussing his research in a presentation titled, "The Forgotten Moral Function of Reason" in Plaza Building, Suite M108 in the Haber Library. Abstract: This paper...

September 4th, 2025-- The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. Emily Lee from California State University, Fullerton to present to our community. She will be discussing her research in a presentation titled, "Unsuccessful Agency And the Community Recognizing Laughter of Cunning Tricksters" in Plaza Building, Suite M108 in...

Celebrate good times had amongst all who are graduating! The Philosophy Department will be hosting a celebration for all minors, majors, and graduate students! Official date- May 7, 12-3pm Philosophy Department, Plaza Building M108. Fun will be had. Pictures will be taken. Food will be eaten.

Calling all lovers of logic, seekers of truth, and unapologetic philosophy nerds! The Department of Philosophy is now on Reddit! Whether you're here to argue about determinism, question the very nature of reality, or just flex your niche knowledge of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, we welcome you with open...

February 17th, 5-6pm The Philosophy Club has their first interest night of the semester! Find us in the Philosophy Department suite M108 in the Plaza Building. There will be light snacks and refreshments. Join our MyLynx club for club updates!

On January 28th, 2025, over two dozen faculty and staff attended CFDA's Tuesday Faculty Conversation: "AI and the Future of Education: Transformative or Inevitable?" hosted by CU Denver Philosophy Professor David Hildebrand along with Karen Sobel (Center for Faculty Development). The discussion began with the question, "What is one major...

April 23rd, 2025 - North Classroom Rm. 1140 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Kim Wilson to present to our community. The title of the talk is "Lessons from We Grow the World Together ". Abstract: During these turbulent times where fear dominates our political landscape, and everywhere...

March 11th, 2025 5:00-6:30pm - Tivoli 440 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. George Yancy, a Professor of Philosophy from Emory University to present to our community. The title of the talk is "The Hoax of White Innocence". Refreshments and conversation will follow the event.