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Department of Philosophy
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February 10, 2026
RIT College of Liberal Arts Announces Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester
Three hundred and sixty College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students earned a spot on the fall 2025 semester dean's list, including 74 who are double majors with the college.
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February 2, 2026
RIT preps for Ovation talent show
WHAM-TV highlights the performances that will be showcased at RIT's Performing Arts Showcase, Ovation.
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November 7, 2025
Seeking Existential Solidarity in the Age of AI
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by the American Philosophical Association. -
September 9, 2025
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2026 RIT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts faculty are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.
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September 4, 2025
Supporting Your New College Student
Thankfully, it's not quite as dramatic as the first day of preschool, but sending your child off to college does take a special kind of fortitude. One RIT family shares a candid glimpse of their journey plus advice to make yours easier.
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July 7, 2025
A chatbot can never truly be your friend
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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July 2, 2025
The Precautionary Approach to AI: Less Human, More Honest
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by the American Philosophical Association.
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June 3, 2025
You are hardwired to blindly trust AI. Here’s how to fight it.
The Washington Post interviews Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, about how to use generative artificial intelligence and when to trust the technology.
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April 14, 2025
Dire wolf debate raises concerns on scientific overhype
Chemical and Engineering News talks to Evelyn Brister, professor in the Department of Philosophy, about the media blitz surrounding the dire wolf debate.
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April 11, 2025
What Can Enlightened Coders Really Do?
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by Los Angeles Review of Books.
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March 20, 2025
Celebrating Women’s History Month through interdisciplinary research
The inaugural Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies symposium, hosted on March 28, will feature original work by individuals from across the RIT community.
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February 19, 2025
We might be better off with fewer rules
An essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)