University of Cape Town | Department of Philosophy

Welcome to the website of the Philosophy Department at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

In this vestibule to our website, you can find out about what philosophy is and why it is worth studying even if you do not want to become a (professional) philosopher.

Elsewhere on our website you can learn more about the Department, its people and its various activities.

Latest Departmental News

Cindy Gilbert and Liz Gubb Ace Second Xhosa course
Jeremy Wanderer wins Distinguished Teachers Award
Elisa Galgut inspires better treatment of baboons
Kyle Blumberg awarded UCT Research Associateship
Cindy Gilbert and Liz Gubb Ace Xhosa course
Bernhard Weiss delivers inaugural lecture
Philosophy Department has moved
Elisa Galgut elected as President of PSSA
PPE Essay Competition 2011-2012
The PPE Colloquium 2011
Jessica Lerm and Jenni Sinclaire awarded UCT Research Associateships
Meritorious publication award for Jeremy Wanderer
Conference: On Hacking's 'Style(s) of Thinking', 30-31 March 2011
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Foundations in Philosophy programme featured in Social Responsiveness Report