Department of Philosophy - AUC

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Steffen Stelzer, who devoted more than 40 years of service to The American University in Cairo. A founding figure in the Department of Philosophy, a dedicated teacher and a respected scholar, he was widely admired for his commitment to his students and the University community.

Professor Stelzer’s legacy of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service will be long remembered.

The Department of Philosophy will host a memorial event on

Sunday, May 17, from 7 – 10 pm

Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square

Or via Zoom on
https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95221416547

Reminder for TODAY

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: "Feminist Perspectives on Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism"

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: History Department Conference Room (2144 HUSS)

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on:
"Veganism/Six Voices"

Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Session 2)

1-2 pm

ECLT ConferenceRoom 1104, HUSS

Or via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/99590434182

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building

or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Yossra Hamouda on:

"Veganism/Six Voices"

Sunday, May 03, 2026 (Session 1)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Session 2)

1-2 pm

ECLT ConferenceRoom 1104, HUSS

Or via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95563037804

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 3 (April 29): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)

Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet the professors who will be teaching Fall 2026 courses!

Come and join us to discuss course content, explore your options, and get all your questions answered.

Join us for a talk by Dr. Addison Ellis, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, AUC and Dr. Byron Davies Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow, University of Murcia in Spain.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
1-2 pm
Tim Sullivan Lounge

The department of Philosophy would like to invite you to join us for a talk by Dr. Ariane Schneck on: "Feminist Perspectives on Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism"
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
📍 Location: ECLT Conference Room 1104, HUSS

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
or join us via Zoom: https://aucegypt.zoom.us/j/95135317059

Week 2 (April 22): Self-Knowledge, Memory, and the Role of Art (Another Woman)
Week 3 (April 29): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)
Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)

The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.

We are pleased to invite you to a four-week workshop exploring key philosophical themes through selected films by Woody Allen.

🗓 Dates: April 15, 22, 29 & May 6
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Lab 2112, HUSS Building
Week 1 (April 15): Existentialism and the Search for Meaning (Annie Hall)
Week 2 (April 22): Morality, Guilt, and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)
Week 3 (April 29): Self-Knowledge, Memory, and the Role of Art (Another Woman)
Week 4 (May 6): Absurdity and the Critique of Political Systems (Bananas)
The workshop will engage participants in a critical discussion of philosophical questions raised through cinema.

All are welcome to attend.