Charles E. Scott Obituary

Apr. 2, 2026—Charles E. Scott, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Research Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Vanderbilt University and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Penn State University, a highly regarded continental philosopher, died on March 30, 2026. He was 90. Dr. Scott’s contributions to continental philosophy were highly influential. He published 17 books and anthologies—among them Living with Indifference,...

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Ismail Kurun, Ph.D. student, wins 2023 Novak Award

Mar. 12, 2024—Ismail Kurun, Ph.D. student in the Department of Philosophy, won the 2023 Novak Award from the Acton Institute. Named after the late, distinguished American theologian Michael Novak, the $15,000 award acknowledges new outstanding scholarly research concerning the relationship between religion, economic freedom, and the free and virtuous society. This award recognizes scholars early in their...

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Robert Talisse receives 2023 Open Inquiry Award for Exceptional Scholarship

Mar. 12, 2024—Robert Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, received the 2023 Open Inquiry Award for Exceptional Scholarship for his impressive body of scholarly and popular work on the topics of argumentation and constructive disagreement. Read more about the award.

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