Welcome to the Department of Philosophy at Penn State
The Department of Philosophy has been a bedrock of the Penn State community for more than one hundred years. Students come to us to delve into philosophical theory, explore its historical and cultural impact, and tackle today’s pressing social issues. We are also committed to preparing and diversifying the next generation of philosophy scholars, solidifying our enduring legacy in the discipline.
February 23, 2026
Alumnus expands access to career-building experiences for Bunton-Waller Scholars.
There are currently no upcoming events. Here are some of our past events:
March 16, 2026
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Flex Theater, 132 HUB-Robeson Center
February 10, 2026
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tracy Winfree McCourtney Atrium, Moore Building
February 5, 2026
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
302 Pond Laboratory
February 2, 2026
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
102 Kern Building
December 5, 2025
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
158 Willard Building
November 14, 2025
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
158 Willard Building
September 19, 2025
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
158 Willard Building
September 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Freeman Auditorium, 117 HUB Robeson Center