The Philosophy department is committed to fostering an environment that is supportive, respectful, and inclusive for all members of our community. We recognize that a healthy community is essential for realizing our vision of philosophizing well together, with special attention paid to the obstacles and biases faced by members of underrepresented groups in our discipline.
Climate & Community
These commitments involve all of us. There are, however, several bodies within the department focused specifically on issues of climate and diversity. Department members should feel free to reach out to these bodies at any time with questions, concerns, suggestions, or to get involved:
- Climate Committee, contact Philosophy Department Chair, Paul Franks
- Yale’s MAP (Minorities and Philosophy) Chapter, with organizers Angela Vettikkal, Cypress Hall, Eliane Simon
- Yale Philosophy Department’s People of Color Coalition, with organizer Udit Bery
Non-departmental Community & Diversity Resources
Belonging @ Yale is a centralized hub for information on the many offices and initiatives that support diversity and inclusion at Yale. In particular, this website offers a master list of many of the offices and affinity groups at Yale that focus on supporting underrepresented students.
Yale’s Title IX Office provides information on Title IX policies and reporting responsibilities, accessing support for those affected by instances of sex- or gender-based discrimination, misconduct, and options for reporting.
The Office of Graduate Student Development and Diversity coordinates efforts to recruit and support students from underrepresented groups, implementing a wide array of academic and social programs.
Student Accessibility Services works with all Yale students with disabilities to determine and provide appropriate accommodations and auxiliary aids and services through an interactive process.
The American Philosophical Association (APA) has a substantial and variegated collection of resources on diversity and inclusion.