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| Faculty | September 11, 2025 - 10:10am |
Caroline BurnleyProfessor Becky EarhartProfessor |
| Research | September 11, 2025 - 11:10am |
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| Journals | September 22, 2023 - 9:16am |
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| Resources and Links | October 26, 2023 - 9:55am |
Forms - Directed Studies |
| Contact Us | February 10, 2025 - 12:31pm |
Deborah Matheson Chair, Dept. of Psychology Nanaimo Campus Cowichan Campus Email: Deborah.Matheson@viu.ca |
| Funding | June 13, 2017 - 2:46pm |
External Funding |
| Course Materials | February 1, 2022 - 11:14am |
Elliott Marchant's CoursesDeborah Matheson's CoursesMelanie O'Neill's Courses
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| Faculty | August 26, 2025 - 9:14pm |
Mark Blackell |
| Contact Us | August 20, 2024 - 4:01pm |
Jocelyne PraudChair and Professor of Political Studies |
| Philosophy in Canada: Questions and Answers | January 28, 2022 - 9:41am |
Prepared by The Canadian Philosophical AssociationPhilosophical inquiry has a history of nearly three thousand years and is pursued in all cultures. Almost every institution of higher learning includes a programme in philosophy, where it is viewed as important for a well rounded education. Formal instruction in philosophy is also offered at pre-university levels in many countries and some provinces, including in Quebec's Colleges (CEGEPs) and, more recently, in Ontario's secondary schools. |
| A Brief Guide to Writing Philosophy Papers | August 3, 2016 - 4:54pm |
The standards for writing a good philosophy paper are like those for any scholarly writing. The writer should discuss the issues or ideas that form the subject matter of the paper in an orderly manner, omit needless redundancy and material irrelevant to the central issues of the paper, and provide footnote citations and quotations wherever necessary to support the views expressed in the paper. |
| Our Graduates from the Philosophy Major Program | December 6, 2022 - 12:58pm |
Here is what some of our graduates are doing |
| Faculty | September 11, 2025 - 10:15am |
James AtkinsonProfessor |
| Courses offered | November 13, 2024 - 10:33pm |
Tentative Course Scheduling for PhilosophyNot all required philosophy courses are offered every year. Students planning on pursuing a major or minor in philosophy are urged to meet with a BA Degree Advisor to plan their course selections. |
| Events | April 24, 2025 - 4:53pm |
How can we know what others are thinking? Free Philosophy Talk by Emily Kotow, University of Ottawa Tuesday, May 6th, 2-3:30 Room 203 (Theatre), Building 355, VIU Nanaimo Campus |
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| Contact Us | February 10, 2025 - 12:31pm |
Philosophy and Religious StudiesVancouver Island University |
| Links and Resources | April 24, 2024 - 3:06pm |
Value of a Philosophy Degree |
| PHIL 248 / 448 Topics | May 22, 2023 - 11:59am |
PHIL 248 and PHIL 448 explore a special topic of interest. You can take each course more than once, so long as it explores a different topic each time. Below are some topics covered in these courses: Recent Topics in PHIL 248 /448Philosophy of ScienceTo know hard facts about the world, we look to science. And we should. Obviously. But why? Some of the best scientific theories have been wrong. This spring 2024, explore questions about the fundamental nature of science: |
| Liberal Studies Essay Grading Guidelines | August 3, 2016 - 4:54pm |
The A Paper has a well-defined focus and a strong thesis. provides a strong introduction and conclusion. presents careful, original, and creative thinking. displays a smooth, logical, and coherent organization of the material. The reader does not stumble or hesitate over the sequence of facts or ideas. gives relevant and sufficient supporting evidence that is used consistently. |
