We are pleased to announce that Aaron West defended his dissertation, “Understanding, Real Definitions, and Causes in Spinoza” and it has been accepted. His Ph.D. degree will be awarded on…
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Congratulations to Yost Prize Winners Sare Ghorbani Khaledi and James Johnson
Published: December 4, 2024The Yost Prize is given annually in honor of Robert M. Yost for excellent performance in teaching. Congratulations to our 2023-24 winners Sare Ghorbani Khaledi and James Johnson.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Anand Vaidya
Published: October 14, 2024The UCLA Philosophy Department is saddened to mark the passing of Professor Anand Vaidya (1976-2024). Anand Jayprakash Vaidya was a professor of philosophy at San Jose State University and a…
Read MoreCongratulations to Torsten Odland!
Published: September 9, 2024We are pleased to announce that Torsten Odland defended his dissertation, “Truth in the World” and it has been accepted. Congratulations to Dr. Odland!
Read MoreProfessor Vida Yao’s “Eros and Anxiety” selected for the Philosopher’s Annual 2023
Published: August 21, 2024
The Philosophy Department is thrilled to share that Professor Vida Yao’s article “Eros and Anxiety” from Synthese was selected for the 43rd volume of the Philosopher’s Annual! The goal of…
Read MoreKyle Scott receives UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award
Published: July 26, 2024
The Distinguished Teaching Award at UCLA celebrates exceptional teaching and commitment to student success. The Philosophy Department is delighted to share that doctoral student Kyle Scott is a recipient of…
Read MoreProfessor Kareem Khalifa: “New census categories raise philosophical questions about race and ethnicity”
Published: July 22, 2024
If you’ve ever filled out federal documents for a job, college application, or healthcare provider, you’re probably familiar with questions about race and ethnicity that consist of five racial categories…
Read MoreCongratulations to 2023-24 Carnap Prize Winner Daniel Ranweiler
Published: July 12, 2024We are pleased to announce that Daniel Ranweiler is the 2023-24 winner of the Rudolf and Ina Carnap Prize for his essay entitled “The Limits of Right.” “The Limits of…
Read MoreSeungtaek Lee Awarded the 2023-24 Logic and Language Prize
Published: July 12, 2024The winner of the 2023-24 Logic and Language Prize is Seungtaek Lee for his essay “”Varieties of Referential Intentions.” “Varieties of Referential Intentions” by Seungtaek Lee provides an original and…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Class of 2024!
Published: July 2, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th, the Philosophy Department celebrated our majors, minors, and PhD graduates with their loved ones at our Commencement Reception and Awards Ceremony. The afternoon began with a…
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