Department of Philosophy News
The philosophy department offers its majors a balanced curriculum of courses in the history of philosophy and in the most recent philosophical theories. Philosophy applies reasoning and rigorous argumentation to questions central to human life: What is ethical? What is just? What is art? What is knowledge? What is real?
Current Philosophy News
From the problems of feeding wild horses to new pet store ordinances, students explore moral issues related to animals.
A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.
Junior Kyle Catarata looks to create new opportunities for aspiring law students.
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
These faculty members aren't just accomplished in their academic fields. They all have one thing in common: success in the hobbies they're passionate about.
Philosophy In The News
A wild horse from Mount Charleston was killed by federal officials this week. The horse was loved within the community and residents are demanding to know why the Bureau of Land Management did not take less aggressive means.
It’s been two years since the exhibition of disunity displayed in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. And now, more than ever, we need to remember the soul of America, founded by brave individuals who dared to face a dictator, and build a representative government.
It's been more than a month since the Animal Foundation--the city's only municipal animal shelter--closed its doors to dogs.
Destinee G.’s period was late in February 2021. It wasn’t that abnormal. Until that year her menstrual cycle was irregular. But by the next month, she was taking two at-home pregnancy tests every two weeks. They were always negative. Friends, and the internet, told her testing negative early on in a pregnancy was normal. A blood test would be more accurate.
Destinee G.’s period was late in February 2021. It wasn’t that abnormal. Until that year her menstrual cycle was irregular. But by the next month, she was taking two at-home pregnancy tests every two weeks. They were always negative. Friends, and the internet, told her testing negative early on in a pregnancy was normal. A blood test would be more accurate.
The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold Mississippi’s challenge to Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that affirmed a woman’s right to abortion.