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The Identity Frenzy

November 12, 2024 01:23 PM
In a world where people search for identity in many different places, Professor Katie Paxman says that we should be careful what we choose to identify with—and how we use that identity.
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Finding Faith through Philosophy

August 28, 2024 09:00 AM
During Education Week, philosophy professors explain how religion and philosophy actually strengthen each other.
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Christ in the Humanities

August 27, 2024 12:00 PM
College of Humanities faculty and staff shared gospel insights during Education Week.
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Behind the Scenes of Parliament

August 15, 2024 03:00 PM
Meet Brendan Murphy: English and philosophy undergrad, avid traveler, and author of dozens of UK Parliamentary speeches, motions, and letters.
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Not Just a Game

August 15, 2024 03:00 PM
Researcher Theresa Bell says playing violent video games may say something about you. But it depends on the game you play—and the way you play it.
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What God’s Existence “Hinges” On

July 11, 2024 03:00 PM
Can a belief in God be factual? HUM Grant researcher Jackson Hawkins says it can’t—but it doesn’t need to be.
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A Fiery Take on Philosophy

April 24, 2024 11:30 AM
Associate Professor Justin White brings philosophy to broader audiences with his lecture on Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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Plato’s Defense of Socrates

April 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Sophists attacked Socrates after his execution. To Plato, this meant war.
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Philosophy's Secret to a Happy Relationship

March 11, 2024 12:00 PM
Maintaining romantic relationships is no easy feat. Dr. Jason Whiting shares how philosophy can help.
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A Journey of Philosophy and Mental Health

By Emma Farnsworth
October 30, 2023 12:00 PM
HUM Grant recipient Brandon Ascione shares his research into philosopher David Hume’s work on human nature.
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Near-Death Discoveries and Color Conundrums

September 20, 2023 09:55 AM
BYU students pursue their passions in philosophy through HUM Grant funding.
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Education Week: The Humanities and Empathy

September 14, 2023 01:35 PM
College of Humanities professors lecture on how the humanities inspire empathy.
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Philosophy through Zuko

April 17, 2023 04:44 PM
Philosophy professor Justin White discusses the complexity of personal transformation in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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“Loneliness and Love” Presentation by Ryan Christensen

February 21, 2023 10:18 AM
Exploring the human experience of separation.
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A Lockean View on Religious Experience

February 21, 2023 09:25 AM
Is personal experience a good basis for religious belief? Nathan Rockwood investigates.
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Join a Journal

February 17, 2023 09:00 AM
Learn about the various student journals in the College of Humanities and how you can join them!
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Belief: Necessary or Not?

December 21, 2022 12:58 PM
Oxford professor of philosophy Mark Wrathall explains that there is a difference between faith and belief, and a religious life doesn't necessarily require both.
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Recent College Leadership Changes

December 02, 2022 11:41 AM
Effective this summer, several new faculty have assumed leadership positions in the College of Humanities.
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