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Philosophy

13 faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
13 faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 17, 2012
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Computer science and technology, Economics, Faculty, Koch Institute, Materials science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Health sciences and technology
Four from MIT win prestigious Guggenheim fellowships
April 17, 2012
Doeleman, Hughes, Makan and Yablo among 181 recipients for 2012.
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty, Music, Physics, Space, astronomy and planetary science, Staff, Theater
How we (should) decide
How we (should) decide
November 22, 2011
Philosopher aims to develop theories of practical rationality that may just help us make real-world decisions.
Also labeled: Books and authors, Education, teaching, academics, Faculty, Humanities
Democracy inaction
Democracy inaction
September 26, 2011
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
Also labeled: Activism, International relations and collaborations, Linguistics, Policy, Political science, Special events and guest speakers
Of minds and machines
Of minds and machines
May 9, 2011
Final installment of MIT’s 150th anniversary symposia explores intelligence — both human and artificial.
Also labeled: Brain and cognitive sciences, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), McGovern Institute, Media Lab, MIT150, Neuroscience, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, Special events and guest speakers, Humanities, Linguistics, Social sciences
Richard L. Cartwright, emeritus professor of philosophy, dies at age 85
Richard L. Cartwright, emeritus professor of philosophy, dies at age 85
December 22, 2010
A founding figure of philosophy at MIT, he was especially known for his influence on colleagues and students.
Also labeled: Faculty, Obituaries
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science research
September 23, 2010
Courses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.
Also labeled: Anthropology, Economics, Education, teaching, academics, Energy, Environment, Health, History, Humanities, Literature, languages and writing, Political science, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)
Philosophy conference at MIT honors Thomson
Philosophy conference at MIT honors Thomson
August 9, 2010
Fundamental ethical questions debated during daylong event
Also labeled: Books and authors, Ethics, Faculty, Innovation and inventions
Said and Done
Said and Done
July 7, 2010
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for July 2010
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Faculty, Haiti, History, Humanities, Linguistics, Music, Social sciences
Said and Done
Said and Done
June 4, 2010
Humanities, arts, and social sciences digest for June 2010
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Economics, History, Humanities, Political science, Water
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