Philosophy Department Symposia
Once a semester, the Fordham Philosophical Society invites paper submissions on an announced philosophical topic. From these submissions, the Symposium Committee selects two graduate students to publicly present and defend their work in an academically challenging, yet supportive, environment open to all members of the Philosophy Department and the wider University community. After the students' presentations, two faculty members provide commentary on the papers before a general question and answer session.
In addition to its academic and professional value, the Symposia upholds the best of the Platonic intellectual tradition by providing a valuable opportunity for faculty and students to interact on a social level at a convivial meeting for drinking, conversation, and intellectual entertainment. To this end, the Symposia include a fine Italian dinner complete with wine and other beverages. Every fourth semester, the Fordham Philosophical Society collaborates with another academic department to present a Symposium on a topic of mutual interest.
Upcoming Symposium
Past Symposia
Fall 2011 Spring 2010 Fall 2009 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Fall 2007 Spring 2006 (with the English Department) Fall 2005 Spring 2005 Fall 2004 Spring 2004 (with the Political Science Department) Fall 2003 Spring 2003 Fall 2002 Spring 2002 Fall 2001 Spring 2001 Fall 2000 Spring 2000