Philosophy News

  1. DePauw's Sixth Fulbright Winner, Kartik Amarnath '13, to Conduct Research in Malaysia

    May 13, 2013

    DePauw University senior K. Kartik Amarnath has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship for his project, "Development and Disability: Spatial... Read More

  2. Improving the Planet is Up to Each of Us, World-Renowned Primatologist Jane Goodall Says in Ubben Lecture

    April 17, 2013

    "Every single one of us makes an impact on this planet every single day," Jane Goodall told an audience at DePauw University tonight, adding, "and we have... Read More

  3. National Champs: DePauw Students Win 2013 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl

    March 3, 2013

    A team of DePauw University students emerged from the Seventeenth Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Championship as the national champion.  The event took place... Read More

  4. Topher Jones '07 "A Talent on the Rise" on Electronic Dance Music Scene

    February 22, 2013

    "When Topher Jones meets fellow Electronic Dance Music artists, he rarely finds anyone else who was a four-sport athlete in high school," begins an Indianapolis... Read More

  5. Prof. Dan Shannon Contributes Article to Journal

    January 26, 2013

    An article by Daniel E. Shannon, professor of philosophy, is published in the latest edition (Volume 42, Issue 1) of Clio: A Journal of Literature, History... Read More

  6. DePauw Advances to National Ethics Bowl for 8th Time in 9 Years

    November 6, 2012

    For the eighth time in the last 9 years, students from DePauw University will compete in the national Ethics Bowl competition. Over the weekend, two teams... Read More

  7. Jess McCuan '00 Joins Asheville Citizen-Times as Editor of New Section

    August 3, 2012

    Jessica M. "Jess" McCuan, a 2000 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the staff of North Carolina's Asheville Citizen-Times and is editor of the newspaper's... Read More

  8. Making a Case for DePauw

    April 5, 2012

    DePauw's Bioethics Bowl and debate teams impressed at national competitions in March. Read More

  9. DePauw Wins National Undergraduate Bioethics Competition

    March 26, 2012

    A team from DePauw University emerged the winner of the Bioethics Bowl debate tournament, which took place at the National Undergraduate Bioethics Conference... Read More

  10. DePauw Reaches Semifinals of National 'Ethics Bowl'

    March 7, 2012

    A team from DePauw University reached the semifinals at the national Ethics Bowl competition, which took place in Cincinnati last Thursday, March 1. Read More

  11. Social Entrepreneur Kyle Smitley ’07 Here for 175th Anniversary Lecture, March 7

    March 2, 2012

    Kyle Smitley, a 2007 DePauw University graduate who was featured in Inc.’s 2009 listing of "30 Under 30: America’s Coolest Entrepreneurs," will return... Read More

  12. Immigration Law Attorney Julie Ferguson '89 Aligns with Carlton Fields

    January 28, 2012

    Julie C. Ferguson, a 1989 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Carlton Fields as a shareholder and is practicing in the Miami, Florida law firm's... Read More

  13. Sweet and Savory Science

    January 27, 2012

    The explosion of interest in food preparation and the science behind it are the focus of a Winter Term course, Sweet and Savory Science, developed by Jeffrey... Read More

  14. Prof. Dan Shannon Contributes to Essays in Honor of Kenneth L. Schmitz

    April 12, 2011

    Daniel E. Shannon, University Professor and professor of philosophy at DePauw University, contributes a chapter to a new book, Person, Being, and History:... Read More

  15. Todd Schmid '09 Receives Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship

    April 5, 2011

    Todd J. Schmid, a 2009 graduate of DePauw University and currently a student at the University of Illinois College of Law, is the recipient of a Foreign... Read More

  16. Professor Cas Mudde

    November 12, 2010

    Cas Mudde, the Nancy Schaenen Visiting Scholar in Ethics, follows the politics of the radical right, from Europe to the United States. Read More

  17. Prof. Dan Shannon Published in St. Anselm Journal

    January 10, 2010

    Daniel E. Shannon, University Professor and professor of philosophy, contributes a paper to the latest edition (volume 6, number 2) of St. Anselm Journal... Read More

  18. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Will Send Lauren Wendling '09 to South Korea

    May 3, 2009

    Lauren A. Wendling, a senior at DePauw University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship. The grant will allow Wendling to travel to South... Read More

  19. Todd Schmid '09 to Conduct Sociolinguistic Research in Paraguay with Fulbright Award

    April 29, 2009

    DePauw University senior Todd J. Schmid will spend a year conducting research in Paraguay as a result of receiving an international graduate study and... Read More

  20. DePauw Team Again Wins Regional 'Ethics Bowl'

    November 3, 2008

    For the fourth time in five years, a team representing DePauw University has won the Central States Regional Ethics Bowl, which was held Saturday on the... Read More

  21. Newspaper Features Retiring Prof. Bob Newton and His 52 Years of Teaching at DePauw

    May 20, 2008

    "A burden will definitely be lifted," says Robert D. Newton, who is retiring as professor of philosophy after teaching 52 years at DePauw University. "But... Read More

  22. Retiring Prof. Bob Newton Reflects on Near-Record 52 Years as DePauw Faculty Member

    May 17, 2008

    [Download Audio: "Prof. Bob Newton on His Retirement" - 149kb] "I didn't envision staying that long," says Robert D. Newton, professor of philosophy at... Read More

  23. Prof. Marthe Chandler Publishes Polishing the Chinese Mirror

    March 9, 2008

    Marthe A. Chandler, professor of philosophy at DePauw University, is co-editor of Polishing the Chinese Mirror: Essays in Honor of Henry Rosemont, Jr.... Read More

  24. Prof. Jennifer Everett Discusses Sustainability Efforts with Newspaper

    March 5, 2008

    When they're inundated with messages about global warming and the need to reduce their carbon footprints, "People are not evil in wondering, 'What's in... Read More

  25. Tim Collins '78 Sees "Golden Age" Ahead for Private Equity

    March 1, 2008

    "Ripplewood Holdings LLC Chief Executive Tim Collins said on Thursday that a golden age of private equity was still to come, with opportunities to be found... Read More

  26. Louisiana Lecture by "Provocative" Prof. Erik Wielenberg Covered by Newspaper

    February 26, 2008

    "Atheism does not mean an absence of morality, a philosophy professor argued before a packed house Monday at Centenary College," reports this morning's... Read More

  27. Prof. Erik Wielenberg to Explore 'Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe' at Louisiana College

    February 23, 2008

    Erik J. Wielenberg, associate professor of philosophy at DePauw University, will discuss "Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe" at Centenary College... Read More

  28. DePauw Mourns the Passing of Prof. Emeritus Russell J. Compton at Age 98

    December 9, 2007

    Russell J. Compton, professor emeritus of philosophy at DePauw University, passed away last night in Greencastle. He was 98 years old. Dr. Compton taught... Read More

  29. Tim Collins '78 to be Honored by Manhattan's HealthCare Chaplaincy

    November 1, 2007

    Timothy C. Collins -- founder, senior managing director, and CEO of Ripplewood Holdings LLC and 1978 graduate of DePauw University -- will be honored November... Read More

  30. Prof. Daniel Shannon Publishes The Challenges of Globalization: Rethinking Nature, Culture, and Freedom

    May 22, 2007

    The Challenges of Globalization: Rethinking Nature, Culture, and Freedom, edited by Daniel Shannon, professor and chair of philosophy at DePauw University... Read More

  31. Prof. Daniel Shannon Co-Edits American Journal of Economics and Sociology

    March 17, 2007

    Daniel E. Shannon, professor and chair of philosophy at DePauw University, co-edited the current issue of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology... Read More

  32. Ethics of Office Thanksgiving Party Prize Drawing Examined by Prof. Marcia McKelligan

    November 5, 2006

    Marcia McKelligan, professor of philosophy at DePauw University, tackles this week's "A Question of Ethics" in the Indianapolis Star. Dr. McKelligan is... Read More

  33. DePauw Reaches Quarterfinals of National Ethics Bowl

    March 15, 2006

    DePauw University's five-student team in the National Ethics Bowl finished among the top 8 squads in this year's field of 40, reaching the quarterfinals... Read More

  34. Attorney Karen (Klaas) Milhollin '82 Involved in Major Insurance Case & Featured in Texas Lawyer

    February 17, 2006

    "It's the biggest insurance case to be re-argued at the Texas Supreme Court, and it's going to impact your practice," notes Texas Lawyer of "Excess Underwriters... Read More

  35. Prof. Erik Wielenberg to Discuss and Sign Book at Borders Saturday

    December 1, 2005

    Erik J. Wielenberg, associate professor of philosophy at DePauw University, will discuss The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy and sign copies of the... Read More

  36. Prof. Erik Wielenberg Publishes Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe

    February 10, 2005

    Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe, a new book by Erik J. Wielenberg, assistant professor of philosophy, is now available. The text, available in both... Read More

  37. Prof. Daniel Shannon Publishes, Organizes International Conference

    April 29, 2004

    Daniel E. Shannon, associate professor of philosophy at DePauw University, is the author of two recently published works. Dr. Shannon contributes "Schelling's... Read More

  38. Art Historian & NYC Gallery Owner Kristen Frederickson '87 to Speak Monday Night

    March 12, 2004

    Kristen Frederickson, an art historian and 1987 graduate of DePauw University will present the year's fourth and final lecture in the series "Women in... Read More

  39. Prof. Marcia McKelligan Quoted in Philadelphia Daily News

    February 14, 2003

    "The moral situation is very uncertain," DePauw professor Marcia McKelligan tells the Philadelphia Daily News in a column published today that examines... Read More

  40. Max Stackhouse '57 is Guest on Nationwide Radio Program Odyssey

    January 27, 2003

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, [DOWNLOAD AUDIO: "A Great Achievement" 56KB]"is one of the great achievements... Read More

  41. CNBC Highlights Successful Business Strategies of Tim Collins '78 in Japan

    December 12, 2002

    [DOWNLOAD VIDEO: "Tim & Tiger" 783KB]"Tim Collins doesn't know a putter from a driver, but that didn't stop him from buying Japan's biggest golf resort... Read More

  42. Philosophy Professor Dan Shannon Wins Research Award

    November 26, 2002

    Daniel E. Shannon, Associate Professor of Philosophy at DePauw University, is the recipient of a Jens A. B. Jacobsen Research Award for a paper he wrote... Read More

  43. William Hamrick '66 Examines Kindness and the Good Society: Connections of the Heart

    February 8, 2002

    William S. Hamrick, professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University and 1966 graduate of DePauw University, has authored Kindness and the Good... Read More

  44. Russell J. Compton Center for Peace and Justice Aims to Raise Consciousness

    February 23, 2000

    There is a "growing discontinuity between the rich and the poor" worldwide, said Russell J. Compton, professor emeritus of philosophy, today at a ceremony... Read More

  45. DePauw Students Place Fourth in 'Ethics Bowl'

    November 17, 1999

    A team of five DePauw students won three of four matches and finished fourth overall in the First Annual Indiana Regional Ethics Bowl held in Indianapolis... Read More

  46. Prof. Russell Compton to Address 'Christianity and Liberal Education' at Conference

    February 16, 1955

    Russell J. Compton, professor and chair of the philosophy and religion department at DePauw University, will present a paper at the February 18-19 meeting... Read More

  47. Prof. Russell Compton Elected Head of Midwest Bible Instructors

    March 2, 1953

    Russell J. Compton, head of the department of philosophy and religion at DePauw University, has been elected president of the Midwest branch of the National... Read More

  48. Chapel Speaker is Prof. Russell Compton

    March 26, 1952

    "Good men are devoted to the greatest good for the greatest number," Russell J. Compton, professor and chair of philosophy and religion at DePauw University... Read More