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Explore Philosophy at Yale

The Yale Philosophy Department offers a wide range of courses in various traditions of philosophy, with strengths and a well-established reputation in the history of philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of art as well as other central topics. The Department has affiliated faculty members in the Law School, the Classics Department, the Linguistics Department, the Political Science Department, and the Divinity School, and has close connections with the Cognitive Science Program. 

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Spring semester classes begin Monday, January 13, 2025.

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Philosophy’s Climate & Community effort

The Department is committed to providing a supportive environment for all of its students, faculty, and staff.  In addition to being necessary for health and welfare, nothing is more important to the quality of philosophical community we share and value. 

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Go to the Registrar’s webpage for registration instructions, dates, and assistance.

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