Department of Philosophy at Purdue

We recently had the honor of celebrating a beloved faculty member as he prepares for retirement. Professor Jan Cover officially is retiring at the end of this semester, concluding an incredible career that has shaped the Purdue Philosophy community since 1988.

Known to generations of students simply as “Cover,” he leaves behind a legacy of rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching, and deep intellectual curiosity. The strong turnout at his April 15 reception—bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and friends—was a true reflection of the lasting impact he has made.

Wishing Professor Cover all the best in his next chapter!

We are currently hiring for a Lead Administrative Assistant in the Department of Philosophy at Purdue University.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply!

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See you today for the Spring Picnic! Bundle up!!

Join us for the book launch of Jacqueline Marina and her latest work, Kant’s Metaphysics of the Will: Freedom, Reason, and the Moral Law.

This timely and thought-provoking book engages deeply with Immanuel Kant’s account of morality, offering a compelling defense of reason as the foundation of a universal moral law.

Saturday, May 8, 2026
1:00 – 6:00 PM
Rawls 1011

The event will feature distinguished speakers from leading institutions, including Cornell University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UC San Diego, and UC Davis.

Need a break from finals stress? We got you!

Come chill at the Spring Picnic
Free food
Games
Good weather (hopefully!)

May 6 | 11:30–2:00
Loeb Fountain

Pull up, relax, and celebrate making it through the semester!