Additional Program Info

The Department of Philosophy hosts several recurring activities for students, faculty, and the local community.

Food for Thought

Food for Thought is a public forum held biannually and sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and organized by our majors and minors in which members of the campus and local community come together to discuss issues of contemporary importance and philosophical significance.

For information contact Dr. Melanie Shepherd at mshepherd@misericordia.edu or 570-674-6456.

Sarah Gill Award

The Sarah Gill Award for Excellence in Philosophy and Literature is given to a graduating senior who has double majored in Philosophy and English and has demonstrated excellence and creativity in connecting the disciplines of literature and philosophy.

For information contact Dr. Melanie Shepherd at mshepherd@misericordia.edu

Aspen Award

The recipient of the Aspen Award must be a graduating senior who, at the time of graduation, has not only completed the major program in philosophy, but has also completed the major program in at least one other discipline, and who has done one or both of the following: 1) minored in a third discipline in addition to the double major, 2) worked extensively to publically promote philosophy and philosophical thinking in extracurricular venues.

For information contact Dr. Melanie Shepherd at mshepherd@misericordia.edu.

Ariel McPeek, of Larksville, receives Aspen Award at Misericordia University
Posted 7//29/2019 

Michael Dubinski awarded the Living Philosophy Aspen Award
Posted 5/11/2018 

Study abroad opportunities expand with 4+1 master's program in philosophy in Ireland
Posted 05/30/2017 02:21PM

Philosophy/GLNS major makes paper presentation at Phi Sigma Tau Conference
Posted 03/03/2017 12:37PM

Painter receives inaugural Living Philosophy Aspen Award
Posted 06/29/2016 04:02PM

Sarah Gill Award presented to Michelle Cameron
Posted 05/30/2014 12:00AM

Department of Philosophy hosting Eastern Pennsylvania Philosophical Association Meeting
Posted 03/11/2014 12:00AM

Misericordia hosting Eastern PA Philosophical Association Meeting in April
Posted 03/20/2013 12:00AM

If you are a prospective student and wish to learn more about Misericordia please inquire today or apply online. You can also discover more about our campus atmosphere and welcoming campus by scheduling a campus visit.

As a philosophy student at Misericordia University, you will always be encouraged to develop strong critical thinking, careful reading, persuasive writing, and clear argumentative skills that will prepare you to excel in a broad range of careers, including law, business, and medicine. If you are a current student, check out the emailing list below to stay on top of current philosophy events and other news around campus.

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Philosophical Organizations

• The American Philosophical Association
• Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy

Online Encyclopedias

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Latest News in Philosophy

• "The Stone" at The New York Times
• Philosophy at The Guardian
• Daily Nous: News For And About The Philosophy Profession
• Feminist Philosophers: News Feminist Philosophers Can Use

Online Texts

• Online Books Page

Resources for Specific Philosophers

• Last Days of Socrates Homepage at Clark College
• Kant on the Web