Organization profile
Organization profile
Philosophy explores some of the deepest questions humans ask: What is the nature of reality? How do we know what we know? What should we do? At the University of Montana, our Philosophy Department engages both historical traditions and pressing contemporary issues—from law and medicine to the environment, race, and technology. Students sharpen their reasoning and ethical insight through rigorous inquiry and reflection. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including specialized tracks in environmental philosophy and philosophy and law, as well as certificate and minor options. Committed to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments, we value the diverse perspectives students bring and aim to cultivate dialogue that is respectful, critical, and transformative.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Agency and Relationships in Engineered Agricultural Ecologies
Preston, C., Aug 30 2025, International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 65-79 15 p. (International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics; vol. 37).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Deliberate extinction by genome modification: An ethical challenge
Kaebnick, G. E., Collins, J. P., Jayaram, A., Tiernan, R. G., Barnhill, K., Carter, L., Chemhuru, M., Fresia, P., Jennings, B., Meine, C., Ndebele, P., Palmer, C., Preston, C., Redford, K. H., Rohwer, Y., Sandler, R., Scott, M. J., Taitingfong, R. & Zoloth, L., May 15 2025, In: Science. 388, 6748, p. 707-709 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sartre and critical theory
Sherman, D., Aug 26 2025, The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy: Special Issue. 1: Phenomenology and the Frankfurt School 2: A book discussion (E. Trizio, Philosophy's Nature: Husserl's Phenomenology, Natural Science, and Metaphysics). Taylor and Francis, Vol. 23. p. 101-118 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review