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This is the page of Northeastern Illinois University's Philosophy Program.

NEIU's Philosophy Program has been thinking the big thoughts since 1970 or before, depending on your views on corporate identity. If you're an alumnus, stick with us for updates about what's going on in our program. If you're a student--join us for an intellectual adventure through the wonderful world of ideas.

05/27/2026

NEIU's Philosophy Program offers both a major (B.A. degree) in Philosophy and minor in Philosophy. As a student of philosophy, you’re as sure to learn something about the age-old ideas of Plato and Aristotle as the debates about the science, gender, class and race that animate contemporary philosophy. You are also certain to acquire practical and in-demand skills such as critical thinking, persuasive writing, and problem solving.

Watch the video to hear from our students, alumni, faculty, and philosophers from around the world!

Interested in Philosophy? Click the link below!
https://forms.gle/RJqgeSY3MYBBXWJ48

05/18/2026

Jeanette Hernandez, Administrative Aide in the World Languages and Culture Department and a 2001 graduate of the Philosophy Department, reflects on her time as a philosophy student. She shares insights from her experiences in the program and learning about the work of Hannah Arendt (which we have a course on this summer!).

Click the link below to watch the full video.
https://youtu.be/74zogRa-TpA

05/06/2026

Greg Jacobs, a filmmaker from Siskel/Jacobs Productions, presented his climate change documentary, The Here Now Project, at Northeastern Illinois University for the NEIU Colloquium Series in March. Watch the video to hear Greg discuss the production process behind the film and the philosophy that guided his work.

Click the link below to watch the full video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZU7_QocSV8

05/04/2026

Summer 2026 courses are almost here, but there is still time to sign up! PHIL 101: Argument and Reasoning, PHIL 102: Intro to Philosophy, PHIL 213: Ethics, and PHIL 387: Political Thought of Hannah Arendt will be offered.

Reach out to your advisor and register for classes today!

05/01/2026

Philosophy major Shayne dressed the part for their presentation on cannibalism in Philosophy of Food. Meanwhile Dr. Milsky plied the class with lots of exotic cheese.

04/22/2026

Food philosophers seem to have similar fashion sensibilities!

04/21/2026

Dr. Gavin Whitelaw of Harvard University, presented a lecture on the local morality of Japanese convenience stores at Northeastern Illinois University as our February Colloquium Series guest speaker. Watch the short clip as he discusses the challenges of operating a convenience store in Japan.

Click the link below to watch the full video
https://youtu.be/zjzG3nhZLm4

04/20/2026

Join NEIU Philosophy on Thursday, April 23 in BBH 101 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm for the third Colloquium of the semester!

Dr. Ali Kaveh Aenehzodaee of Harper College will present "On Tact", followed by a Q&A session.

Some speakers reliably navigate hard conversations exceptionally well. When speakers resolve such predicaments candidly and without losing face or reducing the standing of their interlocutors, they display tactfulness. This project explores tact as a familiar yet under-theorized concept. Dr. Aenehzodaee proposes and examines the merits of an account of tact according to which: to be tactful is to not deprive others of what they need to hear. The challenge of expressing what others need to hear while containing the emotional ruptures of hard conversations helps explain this exceptional quality of some speakers.

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

TriVia Series guest speaker, Dr. Cristina Beltrán visited NEIU on Tuesday and presented, "Refusing the Politics of Elimination: A Rasquache Ethos of Abundance."

Beltrán argued that countering the Right’s politics of violence, domination and scarcity requires cultivating democratic imaginaries that promise not only justice, but pleasure, joy, beauty, and delight. Rather than mirroring conservative logics of dehumanization and removal that conflate freedom with the power to subjugate, this talk argues for a defiant, non-eliminationist ethos of what she refers to as affective abundance.

Thanks to all who attended and especially the students who asked engaging and thoughtful questions.

03/31/2026

Summer 2026 courses are right around the corner! PHIL 101: Argument and Reasoning, PHIL 102: Intro to Philosophy, PHIL 213: Ethics, and PHIL 387: Political Thought of Hannah Arendt will be offered.

Reach out to your advisor and register for classes today!

03/30/2026

The TriVia Hoagland Lecture is an annual lecture focusing on issues at the intersection of race, gender, and class.

NEIU Philosophy will host Dr. Cristina Beltrán of New York University. Dr. Beltrán will present, "Refusing the Politics of Elimination: A Rasquache Ethos of Abundance." Join us on April 14 in BBH 102 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be served!

Scan the QR code or click the link below for more information.
https://www.neiu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/arts-and-sciences/departments/philosophy/sarah-l-hoagland-speaker-series

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5500 N Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Telephone

+17734425922

Website

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