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In What Sense is Desire a Propositional Attitude?
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Recent advances in artificial intelligence—especially large language models such as chatGPT—raise the question of whether machines are on the threshold of overtaking humans as the most advanced intelligent systems in the known universe.
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The Philosophy Department is pleased to announce that senior Jacob EggertÌýis the recipient of the 2020ÌýLauter Prize for the best senior comprehensive project in philosophy for his paperÌýConfidence and Insecurity in the Realm of Value.ÌýCongratulations, Jacob!
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Come join the Philosophy Department as the Seniors present their comps projects based onÌýDeath and the AfterlifeÌýby Samuel Scheffler! Refreshments will be served during the evening.
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"Value-Based Protest Slogans: An Argument for Reorientation" is the final lecture in a three-part speaker series onÌýLove in Personal and Political Life.
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"Speaking For, Speaking With, and Shutting Up: Models of Solidarity and the Pragmatics of Truth Telling" is the second lecture in a three-part speaker series onÌýLove in Personal and Political Life.
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Senior Philosophy majorÌýCléo CharpantierÌýis the recipient of the 2019ÌýLauter Prize in Philosophy for her essay (Re)Ddefining Disability, (Re)Valuing Dependence.
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