UCF Department of Philosophy

09/16/2026

Watched The Odyssey and left the theater wanting to know more? If so, be sure to check out the article below!

Retrace some of Odysseus’ fabled journey in a UCF Study Abroad Summer 2027 program and take courses rooted in themes of the epic poem that still apply to modern life.

Retrace some of Odysseus’ fabled journey in a UCF Study Abroad Summer 2027 program and take courses rooted in themes of the epic poem that still apply to modern life.

09/16/2026

Check out this webinar and learn about AI and how it is changing the nature of knowledge work and graduate employability, human capacities that increase in value as AI capabilities expand, and approaches for communicating the long-term value of liberal education to students, families, employers, and policymakers.

A VOICE AND A FORCE FOR LIBERAL EDUCATION. AAC&U advances the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education.

09/11/2026

The Summer 2026 newsletter is now available! Click the link below to read about department accomplishments and future opportunities!

https://mailchi.mp/ucf/philosophy-department-summer-2026-newsletter

08/24/2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 Semester at UCF! The Philosophy Department is pleased to have you here, and we look forward to supporting you throughout your academic journey. To explore our programs, please visit our website: https://cah.ucf.edu/philosophy/

We wish all Knights a great semester. Charge On!

07/24/2026

Looking for an unforgettable academic experience? Explore our upcoming Study Abroad opportunity and experience learning beyond the classroom!

Visit the link to learn more and apply: https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11714

07/21/2026

Philosophy student Samuel Pleitez Duran completed the Museum Studies internship in Spring 2026 with the Orange County Regional History Center. Trainings in Humanities & Cultural Studies helped him craft an original assessment model called "CARIE" that evaluates student engagement and learning retention based on the museum's exhibits. He was also featured in the OCRHC July 2026 Newsletter.

The department also offers an internship with AdventHealth. These internships are service-learning (SL) designated and emphasize experiential learning and real-world applications. Prior coursework in Humanities, Religion, and Philosophy is required.

Congratulation Samuel! Check out the full newsletter by clicking the link below.

07/15/2026

Stand out in a tech-driven world with the new Science, Technology, and Society undergraduate certificate. Coursework spans emerging technologies and is a natural fit for students in STEM, business, and health or social sciences who want to understand the human side of the technical work they are already pursuing. Check out the flyer for required courses and program requirements.

06/22/2026

🤔 Are dating algorithms racially biased?
🎮 Do video games deploy racist stereotypes?
🗣️ Why does Alexa sound like a white woman?
🤖 Is AI a racially neutral tool?

If questions like these spark your curiosity, HUM 4381 is the course for you! Explore race as it intersects with gender, sexuality, ability, and other variables, in the production, consumption, and technical representation from dating apps to social robotics.

Enroll in HUM 4381 today!

06/05/2026

Leadership Portraits is a monthly Religious Studies News (RSN) series that introduces readers to some of the leaders within the American Academy of Religion. This month, the series features our very own Dr. Ann Gleig, a professor of Religion and Cultural Studies. Check out the full interview by clicking the image below👇!

Ann Gleig is a professor of Religion and Cultural Studies at the University of Central Florida. Her research areas include Buddhism in America and New Religious Movements and her publications include American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity (Yale University Press, 2019) and The Oxford Handbook of....

06/03/2026

We are excited to share that Dr. Gentry will now be teaching PHI 5329 - Philosophy of Neuroscience in Fall 2026!

This course explores fascinating questions including:
• How does the brain explain behavior?
• Can we localize functions in the brain?
• What can neuroimaging tell us about the brain?
• How similar are large language models (LLMs) and brains?
• What kind of thing(s) is a brain, anyway?

Course Information
📅 Tuesdays
🕕 6:00–8:50 PM

Undergraduate students interested in enrolling should email both Dr. Gentry ([email protected]) and Philosophy ([email protected]) to request permission to enroll.