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Department of Philosophy

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Sage School of Philosophy, Cornell University


Southeast Corner of Goldwin Smith Hall in Springtime

South Facade of Goldwin Smith Hall in Autumn

Raphael's Philosophia Frescoe

Adapted from "Philosophy" by Raphael; Fresco; Vatican, Rome

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Charles R. Lamb Design Sketch for Mosaic in Sage Chapel Honoring Arts and Sciences, 1900

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The Susan Linn Sage School of Philosophy

Cornell's Philosophy Department is home to a distinguished tradition of philosophical research and teaching. Founded at Cornell in 1891 with an endowment from Henry W. Sage, its courses, seminars, workshops, reading groups, and informal common-room discussions continue to be a vital part of intellectual life at Cornell. Students at every level and in every area of intellectual endeavor find opportunity to engage with great philosophical ideas and problems and develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for advancing our understanding of them. philosophia sage chapel mosaic

The Program on Ethics and Public Life

eplThe Program on Ethics and Public Life (EPL) promotes interdisciplinary inquiry into ethics and public policy.

EPL has many events and activities throughout the academic year.

The Law & Society Minor is one component of the Program on Ethics and Public Life.

Upcoming Events 2011-2012

  • Please continue to check our site for exciting fall 2012 events.

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