Philosophy isn't just about finding answers. It's about learning how to ask the questions. Philosophy at USD covers significant historical periods and most major philosophical methods. Philosophy majors consistently score among the very highest levels on such standardized tests as the GRE, GMAT and LSAT.
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Brian Clack, PhD
Can a human be cuckolded by a machine? This is one of many questions posed by Machines Like Me, the new novel by acclaimed writer Ian McEwan, who visited the University of San Diego on Friday, May 3. McEwan came to USD to discuss his new book, which was released in April, with Professor Brian Clack, PhD, a professor of philosophy and the A. Vassiliadis Director of the Humanities Center.
Nicholas Riggle, PhD
Be it whipped coffee or home-grown sourdough bread, the kitchen beckons to us all while we stay safe indoors. For USD Philosophy Professor Nicholas Riggle, PhD, he noticed a perfect opportunity to not only cook something delicious, but to create a fun and interactive lesson for his students at the same time. In his video, “Cooking with Friedrich Schiller,” Professor Riggle prepares a unique twist on the classic dish, risotto, while at the same time explaining the importance of the aesthetic state of the ingredients he uses.
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