Philosopher Douglas Portmore is building a comprehensive worldview by questioning everything
Douglas Portmore lectures to his Introduction to Philosophy…
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Notre Dame experts from Arts & Letters respond to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica humanitas
On Monday (May 25), Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas (Magnificent humanity), which provides moral guidance to bishops, clergy and the faithful on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence (AI). Below, University of Notre Dame faculty experts from the College of Arts and Letters, College of Engineering, Keough School of Global Affairs and Law School offer their insights into the document.
Joshua Seachris Named 2026 Canvas Legend
When Notre Dame students go to access their course materials online, it’s highly likely their instructor is sharing them through the Canvas learning management system. The Canvas Legends Awards, sponsored by the Office of Information Technology’s Teaching & Learning Technologies team, place the spotlight on faculty turning that seemingly routine task into an art.
On Beauty and Beowulf: Third workshop of Franco Humanities Fellows wraps up a successful first year
The phrase of the day was “thought experiment.” What kind of objectification might be considered moral? How would a hypothetical vengeful nurse deny the dignity and humanity of a patient? What would it take to create a critically successful Hollywood treatment of an Old English epic? The third…
Two Notre Dame faculty members win NEH fellowships for research on medieval Iberian liturgy and Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling
Two University of Notre Dame faculty members have been awarded fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, continuing the University’s record success in winning support for humanities research. Rebecca Maloy, the J.W.…
In memoriam: Cornelius ‘Neil’ Delaney, professor of philosophy emeritus
Cornelius “Neil” Francis Delaney Sr., professor of philosophy emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, died in his sleep on Saturday, Oct. 18. He was 87. Originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, Delaney was born to Irish immigrant parents. His…
Two summers, one calling: A Notre Dame student’s path back to India
When a place welcomes you once, it has a way of calling you back. For Ty Harrington '26—a program of liberal studies (PLS), philosophy, and theology major from Carmel, IN—that place was…
In memoriam: Alasdair MacIntyre, the Rev. John A. O’Brien senior research professor of philosophy emeritus
Alasdair MacIntyre, the Rev. John A. O’Brien senior research professor of philosophy emeritus and a permanent senior distinguished research fellow at the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, died on May 21, 2025. He was 96.
In memoriam: Karl Ameriks, the McMahon-Hank Professor of Philosophy Emeritus
Karl Ameriks, the…
Remembering W. David Solomon, Founding Director of the Center for Ethics and Culture
The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture mourns the passing of its founding director, W. David Solomon, associate professor of philosophy emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, on February 26, 2025. He was 81.
Therese Cory delivers "Book that Changed My Life" Lecture on Josef Pieper
The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture hosted Notre Dame philosopher Therese Cory, director of the Jacques…
Four Arts & Letters faculty continue Notre Dame’s record NEH fellowship success
Four faculty members were offered support for projects that will examine the history of Kurdish music and media, rethink Thomas Aquinas’ philosophical approach, unveil how the Catholic Church handled marital violence and separation in the 18th century, and further understand the cultural impact of Hurricane Maria.
Notre Dame to host conference on St. Thomas Aquinas, commemorating 800th anniversary of his birth
To commemorate the 800th anniversary of his birth, the University of Notre Dame will host a conference Sunday through Wednesday (Sept. 22-25) celebrating Aquinas’ enduring importance to contemporary cultural, philosophical and theological discussions. “Aquinas at 800: ‘Ad multos annos’” will be the largest conference of its kind, with more than 500 in-person attendees and more than 150 speakers.
First academic philosophy of science workshop solidifies connection between Notre Dame and Peking University
Academic workshop panelists and participants gather for a meal.…
Joel Hamkins wins award for textbook re-examining the art of proof-writing
Joel David Hamkins is the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Logic in the Department of Philosophy. University of Notre Dame mathematician…
Guiding the next generation: Philosophy professor Michael Rea receives Arts & Letters Graduate Student Mentorship Award
Michael Rea is the Rev. John A. O’Brien Professor of Philosophy, director of the Center for Philosophy of Religion, and recipient of the 2024 College of Arts…
Philosophy professor chosen for prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Philosophy professor …