Manne on Williams' "Moral Luck"
"Forgiving Masters"
Han Zhu: 'Approach every opinion with caution and respect'
Han Zhu
Mathematics & Philosophy
Wuxi, China
What is your main Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is it important to you?
Amin Nikbin: 'I've come to realize that I could definitely be friends with a robot'
Amin Nikbin
Linguistics & Philosophy
Richmond Hill, Ontario
What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?
Book on thought unites neuroscience, humanities
A new book tackles questions of thought and meaning.
Why I Use Trigger Warnings
Kate Manne, assistant professor of philosophy, writes in this New York Times piece about why she uses "trigger warnings" to let her students know when she's about to use content that might be troubling or disturbing for them.
Funds support projects studying hope, optimism
An interdisciplinary collaboration between Cornell University and the University of Notre Dame has awarded nearly $2 million to 18 projects in five countries to examine the theoretical, empirical and practical dimensions of hope and optimism.
"Things that you never thought you would do reshape your mindset about the world."
Mingkun Ding '16
Major: Math and Philosophy (Minor: Music)Hometown: Shanghai
How did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?
Understanding the mind
The mind that thinks our thoughts is a pretty special place. But is it distinct from the brain? Is there, in fact, a soul directing our thoughts or are they determined entirely by the output of our biology? Could that mouse scampering through your garden be thinking deep thoughts, or are humans really special?
Audio of Konvitz' American Ideals lectures now online
The legendary Cornell Professor Milton Konvitz, Ph.D. ’33, encouraged students to explore the origins of ideals embedded in the U.S. Constitution to understand civil rights and civil liberties.He referenced principles of intellectual history in such lectures as “The Hebrew Bible,” “Antigone” and “Revolution” in his “American Ideals” course, first offered in 1947.
PCCW symposium features women in the arts
The President's Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) held a symposium centered on the arts, in Ithaca, March 4 to 6, and offered free events for the public.
Philosophy prof. edits book on ethical eating
“Everyone is talking about food. Chefs and food critics have become celebrities. To state that food production and consumption are increasingly in the public eye is to understate the point,” writes Andrew Chignell, associate professor of philosophy, and his two co-editors in the introduction of “Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating” (2016, Routledge).
Kevin Beaulieu: 'When you become truly thoughtful about the long-term, you can make extraordinary things happen.'
Kevin Beaulieu
Computer Science & Philosophy
Columbus, Ohio
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Georgette Kelly Wins First ‘Hope on Stage’ Playwriting Contest
Cornell University and the University of Notre Dame have announced Georgette Kelly as the winner of the new “Hope on Stage” international playwriting contest. Her play "I Carry Your Heart" was selected from among 800 submissions. Kelly will receive a $10,000 cash prize, and her play will be presented at both the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, N.Y. (April 27–30, 2017), and at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles (May 18–20, 2017).
Joseph Denby: 'Nothing makes you appreciate Cornell more than leaving.'
Joseph Denby
Psychology & Philosophy
State College, PA
What was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?Student Awards for 2016
Students from throughout the college were honored recently for their accomplishments.
Cornell scholars examine the structures of inequality
Researchers from varied disciplines are tackling the topic of inequality — asking questions about its sources and its impacts, as well as the policies and movements under way to reduce it.
Alum’s company uses machine learning & chemistry to detect cancer in early stages
Gabe Otte said his Cornell education in computer science, chemistry and philosophy helped him become a successful entrepreneur.
Sympathy for the Rapist: What the Stanford Case Teaches
The Brock Turner rape case at Stanford triggered a firestorm of criticism; an op-ed by assistant professor of philosophy Kate Manne in the Huffington Post helps to explain why.The case, she wrote, “vividly illustrates…all of the ways we collectively ignore, deny, minimize, forgive, and forget the wrongdoing of men who conform to the norms of toxic masculinity, and behave in domineering ways towards their historical subordinates: women.”
Faculty discuss curriculum changes in Arts & Sciences
“The curriculum belongs to the faculty, 100 percent,” declared Interim President Hunter Rawlings at a faculty forum Jan. 23 in the Rhodes Rawlings Auditorium in Klarman Hall.
Lectures to examine economics in the era of Donald Trump
Donald Trump has put economic issues at the center of American political life. But what does his vision mean for the country?
A political philosopher speaks
The research of Richard W. Miller, professor of philosophy and director of the Program on Ethics & Public Life, is explored in this recent Cornell Research story.
Courses address recent events and national climate
Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences are exploring questions about recent events in their research and scholarship, and students have the opportunity to engage with their expertise through numerous courses this Fall relevant to our current national climate.