Bringing philosophers into productive engagement with scientists, policy makers and the public.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Pursuing fundamental questions about how science works, the nature of scientific knowledge, how to use scientific knowledge wisely, and how to conduct research ethically.
ROTMAN EVENTS
Learn about Rotman public lectures, our annual speakers series, and conferences we host on topics that are of current significance globally.
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become a member, and pursue research in a welcoming intellectual community working at the intersection of philosophy and the sciences.
ROTMAN MEMBERS
Meet our multidisciplinary team of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students working together to address a range of philosophical areas.
ABOUT US
The challenges facing contemporary society are complex and multi-faceted, and do not fall neatly within disciplinary boundaries.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, founded in 2008, is a global leader in interdisciplinary research and training that responds to these challenges.
Inspired by Joseph Rotman’s recognition of the distinctive capacity of philosophy to clarify thinking about complex questions and to bridge intellectual divides, the Institute brings the benefits of philosophical thinking to the scientific community and the broader public.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
November 2018 Member News and Updates
We're thrilled to begin our news for this month with two exciting announcements. First, Gillian Barker was the winner of the 2018 PSA Women's Caucus Prize in [...]
3rd Annual Rotman Philosophical Photography Contest
As we've done for the past two years, once again, the Rotman Institute will be recognizing World Philosophy Day with the launch of our [...]
October 2018 Member News & Updates
This month we were honoured to welcome a new visiting fellow to the Institute, Dr. Diane O’Leary. Diane works on issues related to the mind [...]
September 2018 Member News & Updates
This month came with one particularly exciting piece of news--Sarah Gallagher, an associate faculty member of the Institute, was named as the first-ever Science Advisor to [...]
INSTITUTE FUNDING
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is jointly funded through donations by the Rotman Family Foundation, and funds from Western University. Additional funding has been granted from other organizations, listed below. This funding is integral to the ongoing work of the Institute, and very appreciated.
