Quite literally, the word philosophy means “love of wisdom.” The philosophy department at UMass Lowell teaches students to pursue wisdom in modern contexts by developing critical senses of the self, relationships, and surrounding world. 

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    Students Get Hands-On With 17th-Century Classic

    UMass Lowell students and faculty explored the enduring relevance of Thomas Hobbes’ “Leviathan” at an interdisciplinary conference featuring the university’s rare first edition, combining hands-on access with discussions spanning history, philosophy, English, art and modern political thought.
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  • Philosophy Chair Nicholas Evans and Criminology Assoc. Prof. Neil Shortland sit side by side

    Professors Study Future of AI in Warfare and Policy

    Philosophy Chair Nicholas Evans and Criminology Assoc. Prof. Neil Shortland are researching the future of artificial intelligence in warfare and policy under a pair of Department of Defense Minerva Grants worth $4.2 million, leading teams that include paid student researchers and other UML and outside faculty.
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  • Philosophy Professor John Kaag in front of a bookshelf

    Philosophy Prof. John Kaag Links AI with Famous Writers and Thinkers for 'Talking' E-Books

    Philosophy Prof. John Kaag is deeply concerned about the decline of literacy, and he’s using AI to do something about it. Through a new, AI venture, Rebind Publishing, he has enlisted a roster of famous scholars and authors, including Margaret Atwood, Deepak Chopra and Roxane Gay, to “discuss” classic e-books with readers.
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