The University of Western Ontario's Department of Philosophy is one of the most distinguished departments in Canada. Faculty members in the department are active researchers who publish in diverse fields of expertise. The department also attracts a number of outstanding graduate students to its internationally recognized M.A. and Ph.D. programs. The quality of instructors, the diversity of course offerings, and the level of academic research and scholarly activity make Western's Department of Philosophy an excellent place to pursue a degree in philosophy.
Joseph L. Rotman Institute of Science and Values
The Joseph L. Rotman Institute of Science and Values is dedicated to scholarly research and training in ethical and epistemological issues in contemporary 
science. Located in the internationally-ranked Department of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario, the Institute brings together philosophers of science, ethicists, and historians in the study of physics, biology, and medical science. The Institute seeks to build and promote collaborations with scientists, and has outreach initiatives directed at the broader community. Located in a unique collaborative research space, the Institute provides an outstanding research setting for doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting fellows.
New campaign chair unveils $4 million for Philosophy
Geoff Beattie, president and CEO of Woodbridge Company Limited, will serve as campaign chair for the University of Western Ontario's $500-million fundraising campaign.
The campaign, which runs from 2007 to 2014, will be officially launched in 2010, once the volunteer campaign cabinet has been fully recruited and Western’s new president and vice chancellor appointed.
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