Department of Philosophy

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Welcome to the Home of Critical and Ethical Thinking!

We teach people to think

  • In a world of info-overload and robot panic
  • In ways relevant to our African context
  • Drawing on our diverse identity
  • In three major philosophical traditions – African, Continental, and Analytic

UJ Philosophers know how to teach

  • Prof Catherine Botha: UJ VC’s Distinguished Award for Excellence in Teaching 2020
  • Ms Dimpho Maponya: UJ Faculty of Humanities Award for Most Promising Lecturer of 2020
  • Dr Asheel Singh: UJ Faculty of Humanities Award for Best Post-Graduate Teacher of 2020

Our Achievements

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UJ Philosophy students expand environmental knowledge at Czech Summer School

In early June 2024, four University of Johannesburg (UJ) Philosophy students attended the Environmental Philosophy Summer School in the Czech Republic, contributing to international discussions on animal and environmental ethics.

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UJ’s Technology Transfer and Culture in Africa project receives funding from Notre Dame–IBM Technology Ethics Lab

Large Scale Models in Focus,” led by Professor Catherine Botha of the department of Philosophy, with top-ranking graduate students in AI Ethics, Franklyn Echeweodor

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Secure your spot in the department with the best PG cohort in South Africa

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Responsible AI Use: Ethical Considerations for Large Language Models – Click here

 Events

  • Prof Sedat Yazici 07 October 2024 Humanities Common Room C-Ring 319 13:00 – 14:30 “The Dual Aspect Theory and Ethical Judgments: A Critical Look at Neuroethical Studies”
  • Prof Greg Frost-Arnold 10 October 2024 Humanities Common Room C-Ring 319 14:30 – 16:00 “A New Pessimistic Induction over the History of Science”