philosophy

Two giants of 20th-century philosophy correspond

Co-edited by professor Jean Grondin, the correspondence between Martin Heidegger and his student Hans-Georg Gadamer offers unprecedented insights into their personal and intellectual relationship. Never before in print, an extensive series of letters exchanged by Martin Heidegger and his student Hans-Georg Gadamer, two pivotal figures in 20 century philosophy, are collected in a new German-language book by the publishing houses Vittorio Klostermann and Mohr Siebeck.

Philosophy - Health - Jan 10

For family caregivers facing bereavement, a dose of philosophy can help

UdeM professor Jean-Marc Barreau applies philosopher Paul Ricoeur's concept of solicitude to spiritual counselling for caregivers grappling with the impending death of a loved one.

Philosophy - Health - Sep 13, 2024

Seizing happiness through adversity

For Dr. Brian Orend (BA '94), a professor of philosophy and Waterloo alum, the quest for happiness has been both a professional endeavour and a personal journey.

Philosophy - Environment - Nov 7, 2024

Respecting children’s philosophical wisdom

Professor Natalie M. Fletcher sees philosophy as a form of youth activism and a way for children to address issues that matter to them, like the environment.

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