The courses on this page are the core courses in the Philosophy of Law program; remaining philosophy courses that can be taken to complete the major can be chosen from the general list of philosophy courses found on the courses website. Quick Links AP/PHIL 1002 3.00 Justice, Law and Morality An introduction to some foundational […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours The first of its kind in Canada, our unique Philosophy of Law program introduces students to central theories in the philosophy of law, both historical and contemporary; important areas of law, including constitutional law and criminal law; and advanced topics in philosophy of law, such as international law and […]
Our post docs have followed various paths to York. Some were highly qualified industry professionals. Others were acclaimed academics at other universities. One way or another, we're honoured to be their new home. Quick Links
Our Cognitive Science faculty hail from a variety of departments, including Philosophy, Psychology, Linguistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Biology. Quick Links Name Department & Faculty Office Extension Email Scott A. AdlerResearch Area/Interests: Infant cognition; Vision; Developmental psychology Psychology, Health BSB 333 33389 adler@yorku.ca Gabriela AlboiuResearch Area/Interests: Control phenomenon; Argument structure; Structural encodings of discourse […]
Welcome to York University’s Undergraduate Philosophy Association, better known as, Philosophia. Philosophia is affiliated with York University’s Department of Philosophy and Vanier College. Philosophia is an academic student-run initiative offering students a stimulating forum in which they may engage in philosophical inquiry beyond the classroom. We achieve this by practicing and offering philosophy in a […]
All talks will be held in person in South Ross 421. All talks will be on Fridays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Claudine Verheggen (cverheg@yorku.ca). Quick Links Upcoming Events January 16, 2026 Rahul Kumar (Queen's University) Contractualism and Non-Identity: A Reassessment January 30, 2026 Nick Stang (University of […]
Unless otherwise noted, all talks are Wednesdays 12:30–2:30 in Ross Hall S421. Some talks will be held remotely on Zoom. In these cases, the Zoom link will be emailed to all students and faculty from Cognitive Science and Philosophy. If you're affiliated with York but not in one of those groups, and want to receive […]
Come hear the top academics in various fields of philosophy invited to speak at York. This is a chance to learn, grow and be inspired. Quick Links Philosophy Speaker Series Dig into the deep questions about the human condition with the world's top thinkers. Cognitive Science Speaker Series Figure out the inner workings of the […]
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours, International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Learn how to think, not what to think. Build a solid background in philosophy while developing the skills and mindset that are sought by many professions–the ability to debate and present an argument, think analytically and creatively solve problems. Covering views that include western, […]