Philosophy Department
"Wonder is the feeling of the philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder."
- Plato, Theaetetus
The Loyola Marymount University Department of Philosophy has a long-standing commitment to excellent teaching, careful advising, and productive scholarship, and is dedicated to providing a collegial and friendly environment conducive to ongoing intellectual development. The Philosophy Department is located in University Hall, Suite 3600.
Events
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Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0700Join us on Earth Day for a complete, cover-to-cover public reading of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. All 114,634 words of it! We’ll start at 8:00AM and read until we’re done....
On the Poignancy of "Melancholic Joy"
An Aspiring Lawyer on Philosophy, Internships and Debate