Students leaving Goldwin Smith Hall at dusk
Thinking the deepest thoughts

About Us

Some of the greatest minds in philosophy have studied and taught in the Sage School of Philosophy since its founding in 1891. 

A rich history

Ancient mosaic

Discover More about the History of The Sage School of Philosophy

Rawls

Quick Picks: Professors during the '50s and '60s

  • Gregory Vlastos: one of the greatest scholars of Greek philosophy of the mid-20th century
  • John Rawls (pictured): became the greatest of American political philosophers
  • Nelson Pike: taught a large and very popular course on the philosophy of religion
  • Roger Albritton: known as an exceptionally brilliant interlocutor
  • John Hick: became a major figure in philosophy of religion
  • Jaegwon Kim: became one of the major figures in philosophy of mind of the past thirty years
  • Charles Parsons: made his mark in philosophy of mathematics and logic
  • Keith Donnellan: among the most original and innovative philosophers of language

Sage School of Philosophy Events

Sep 25
Wednesday 03:00 PM

ColdWAR Philosophy Colloquium

Goldwin Smith Hall 142
Sep 27
Friday 04:45 PM

James Warren, University of Cambridge

Physical Sciences Building 401
Oct 04
Friday 03:00 PM
Oct 18
Friday 03:00 PM
Nov 08
Friday 03:00 PM
Top