Welcome to Philosophy at Otago
Nau mai, haere mai ki te hōtaka whakaaroaro
Philosophers ask fundamental questions about
- the nature of the world
- our place in it
- moral standards
- methods of reasoning
- minds
- language
and more. Philosophy is the systematic attempt to ask and to answer such questions, rigorously and analytically.
Philosophy means 'love of wisdom'. The study of philosophy is its own reward. A degree in philosophy is also an excellent entry-point to a wide range of careers.
Location of the Programme: Second floor, central and north wing, Arts/Burns Building, 95 Albany Street.
In Conversation: Alan Musgrave interviewed by Heather Dyke, 2012
In 2012, Professor Alan Musgrave was honoured with the Distinguished Research Medal, the highest research honour given by the University of Otago. He also received the Humanities Aronui Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. The current Head of Philosophy, Professor Heather Dyke, sat down with Alan in 2012 to chat about his life, career, and philosophical ideas. This interview was first published via University of Otago podcasts.