Department of Philosophy - AUC

Department of Philosophy - AUC Department of Philosophy at the American University in Cairo. Undergraduate Program and Master of Arts in Philosophy

To engage in philosophy is to ask questions about the possibility of knowledge, the nature of morality, the self and its place in the world, beauty and aesthetic experience, the meaning of religious experience, the justification and limits of power, and the purpose and meaning of philosophical inquiry itself. Philosophy courses examine great works in the history of philosophy as well as the insigh

ts and creative innovations of contemporary philosophy. The Department of Philosophy offers a range of courses from the introductory level to upper-level courses in ethics, theory of knowledge, Islamic philosophy, political philosophy, the philosophy of art, the history of philosophy, and contemporary topics such as philosophy and technology, self and society and development and responsibility. To engage in philosophical study is to engage in a process of coming to understand one’s self and one’s place in the world. Such study requires clear and careful thinking, the ability to question deeply held assumptions and attitudes, and a commitment to sound reasoning and careful appraisal of evidence. Philosophy aims comprehensively to understand its subject matter in light of underlying questions about the meaning of existence and the nature of reality.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Steffen Stelzer, who devoted more than 40 years of service t...
14/05/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Steffen Stelzer, who devoted more than 40 years of service to The American University in Cairo. A founding figure in the Department of Philosophy, a dedicated teacher and a respected scholar, he was widely admired for his commitment to his students and the University community.

Professor Stelzer’s legacy of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service will be long remembered.

The Department of Philosophy will host a memorial event on

Sunday, May 17, from 7 – 10 pm

Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square

Or via Zoom on
https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95221416547

Reminder for TODAYThe department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: ...
11/05/2026

Reminder for TODAY

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: "Feminist Perspectives on Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism"

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: History Department Conference Room (2144 HUSS)

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on: "Veganism/Six Voices"...
06/05/2026

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on:
"Veganism/Six Voices"

Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Session 2)

1-2 pm

ECLT ConferenceRoom 1104, HUSS

Or via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/99590434182

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody ...
04/05/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building

or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on: "Veganism/Six Voices"...
30/04/2026

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on:

"Veganism/Six Voices"

Sunday, May 03, 2026 (Session 1)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Session 2)

1-2 pm

ECLT ConferenceRoom 1104, HUSS

Or via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95563037804

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody ...
29/04/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 3 (April 29): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)

Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet the professors who will be teaching Fall 2026 courses!Come and join us to disc...
27/04/2026

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet the professors who will be teaching Fall 2026 courses!

Come and join us to discuss course content, explore your options, and get all your questions answered.

Join us for a talk by Dr. Addison Ellis, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, AUC and Dr. Byron Davies Marie S...
23/04/2026

Join us for a talk by Dr. Addison Ellis, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, AUC and Dr. Byron Davies Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow, University of Murcia in Spain.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
1-2 pm
Tim Sullivan Lounge

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: "Feminist Perspect...
21/04/2026

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: "Feminist Perspectives on Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism"
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
📍 Location: ECLT Conference Room 1104, HUSS

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody ...
20/04/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 2 (April 22): Self-Knowledge, Memory, and the Role of Art (Another Woman)
Week 3 (April 29): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)
Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody ...
15/04/2026

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

🗓 Dates: April 15, 22, 29 & May 6
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
Week 1 (April 15): Existentialism and the Search for Meaning (Annie Hall)
Week 2 (April 22): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)
Week 3 (April 29): Self-Knowledge, Memory, and the Role of Art (Another Woman)
Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)
The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

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